ACCOUNTING PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Job Description:

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside, Finance Department is accepting applications from current employees for the position of Accounting Principal Management Analyst to fill one (1) vacancy. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

This Accounting Principal Management Analyst position will be responsible for overseeing the Compliance and Reporting Division within the Finance Department. This position may assist with preparation and review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other required financial statements; the preparation and review of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA); the preparation, review, and filing for any compliance and reporting requirements; coordination of audit related activities with other City departments, divisions and sections, and outside agencies; assist with research and implementation of new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements; preparing and/or presenting reports to City Council and Committees as needed; assist with fiscal month-end and year-end closing; preparing and reviewing journal entries; supervision, training, and evaluating subordinates as assigned.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

All positions:

• Assist in establishing and implementing organizational policies and procedures; monitor effectiveness of policies and procedures and make revisions or recommendations for improvement as appropriate.
• Supervise and perform complex research and analyses activities concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations, procedures, and policies; make recommendations for departmental and city policy.
• In conjunction with the appropriate departments and outside agencies, oversee and perform activities related to developing, implementing, projecting, and monitoring revenue and expense related activities for city programs and contracted services.
• Participate in the development of management information systems and processes.
• Supervise and participate in providing training, technical support, and group presentations to employees, and executive management regarding operational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and prepare council reports, financial reports, statistical tables, charts and graphs.
• Serve as a management liaison to various boards, committees, and citizen advisory groups, as assigned.
• Participate in the selection of professional, para-professional, technical, and clerical personnel; establish work standards; supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Oversee the departmental computer operations; assist in the identification and recommendation of computer software and hardware needs, acquisition/installation, application design and implementation, and computer operation and maintenance.
• Oversee department-specific programs as assigned.

In addition to the above duties, when assigned to the Accounting Division of the Finance Department:

• Supervise the work of professional and clerical subordinates in the maintenance and integration of the automated accounting system.
• Assist with the maintenance of the general accounting system for the City government and each of its offices, departments and agencies.
• Review, analyze and recommend improvements to accounting, reporting, and recording methods and procedures.
• Provide information regarding budgetary status of all City funds and accounts.
• Assist with external audit activities, analyzing audit steps and progress.
• Assist with the preparation of the financial statements for both the City and components units. In addition to the above duties, when assigned to the Financial Resources Division of the Finance Department:
• Coordinate and participate in developing schedules, formats, and procedures for budget preparation and control.
• Supervise and participate in the review and analysis of departmental budget estimates and in the development of preliminary and final City budgets.
• Oversee activities related to grants administration for the City.
• Assist with the monitoring and authorization of all position vacancies.
• Assist with the maintenance and modification of the Budget Development System.
• Assist in the administration of the City's debt portfolio, including bond drawdown requests, annual continuing disclosure reports required under federal and state law, and a variety of other debt-related tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of the City's Cost Allocation Plan, Fees and Charges Study, and revenue and expenditure forecasts.
• Assist in the administration of the City's various special districts, including Community Facilities Districts, Business Improvement Districts, Assessment Districts, and Landscape Maintenance Districts.

Qualifications

Option I :
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, information technology, or a closely related field.

Experience: Four years of professional experience in governmental budgetary, finance, revenue analysis and projections activities, government accounting, business systems analysis, and/or debt administration, preferably in municipal government.

Option II :
Education: The equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, information technology, or a closely related field.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in governmental budgetary, finance, revenue analysis and projections activities, government accounting, business systems analysis, and/or debt administration, preferably in municipal government.

Option III :
Education: Completion of 90 semester units / 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, information technology, or a closely related field.

Experience: Six years of professional experience in governmental budgetary, finance, revenue analysis and projections activities, government accounting, business systems analysis, and/or debt administration, preferably in municipal government.

Option IV :
Education: The equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, information technology, or a closely related field.

Experience: Seven years of professional experience in governmental budgetary, finance, revenue analysis and projections activities, government accounting, business systems analysis, and/or debt administration, preferably in municipal government.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of public accounting experience performing financial audits of governmental entities.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Experience and responsibility for preparing ACFRs for cities.
• Experience implementing new GASB pronouncements.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ . An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave - 64 hrs per fiscal year.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$99,024.00 - $132,720.00 Annually