Accounting Services Supervisor

At Western Municipal Water District (“Western Water”), we are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Services Supervisor to oversee critical financial functions, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury management. This position is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional with a strong background in transactional finance and a passion for team leadership, accuracy, and public service.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in government accounting practices, experience leading technical accounting staff, and the ability to drive results through clear processes and exceptional internal customer service. If you’re looking to grow your career while making a direct impact on the financial integrity of a public utility, we invite you to join our award-winning team.

If you're a financial professional with a background in public sector accounting and a passion for mentoring and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to join a top workplace and make a meaningful impact.

Western Water is a dynamic, forward-thinking agency dedicated to delivering potable water, recycled water, and wastewater services to nearly one million customers across Riverside County. As one of the region's largest and most impactful utilities, we are committed to the highest standards of transparency, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

THE TEAM

Our Finance team provides critical financial stewardship and supports transparency and compliance throughout the agency. The Accounting Services Supervisor is a key member of this team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial processing, internal controls, and treasury operations that keep Western Water and the agencies we support running efficiently and accurately.

THE POSITION

Under general direction, the Accounting Services Supervisor plans, coordinates, and oversees payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury management. The role supervises Accounting Technician staff and ensures the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, regulatory reporting, and internal controls. The position supports the development of accounting policies and plays a key role in monthly and year-end close processes.

This position works closely with the Director of Finance and serves as a trusted resource across departments, helping ensure Western Water meets its strategic and fiscal goals.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Hands-on experience in processing and supervising public sector payroll and A/P is desired, with A/R and treasury management experience a plus
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and internal controls
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities
• A commitment to service, accuracy, and accountability
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines with composure
• A collaborative mindset and ability to navigate evolving priorities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Supervise and coordinate the processing of payroll, accounts receivable, and payable
• Oversee treasury and cash management, including forecasting and banking operations
• Ensure regulatory compliance, timely reporting, and accuracy in financial transactions
• Lead monthly and year-end closing activities for the District and contracted agencies
• Mentor, train, and evaluate assigned staff; support continuous improvement and workflow efficiency
• Prepare reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Recommend and implement internal controls and accounting procedures
• Participate in the implementation of new systems and improvements to existing processes
• Serve as a liaison across departments to support financial services and accountability

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

EDUCATION

• Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years of increasingly responsible professional business or administrative experience performing transactional-accounting, financial analysis and program development.
• Including 2 years comparable to a senior accountant or senior financial analyst role with lead capabilities

DESIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Certificates in governmental accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical: Employees are regularly required to use repetitive motion for keyboard use and writing; frequently grasp, reach overhead, hold and reach; sit for long periods of time; occasionally walk, use staircases, stand, kneel, stoop and bend; occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds or 60 pounds with assistance; constantly use overall vision; and frequently hear and talk, in person and on the phone.

Mental: Employees should possess the ability to speak, read, and write English, in addition to exercising math and computer aptitude as required. Employees work under pressure with frequent interruptions while communicating and interacting with a variety of Western personnel, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. The ability to explain, interpret, and apply related rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and work on multiple concurrent assignments, often within tight timeframes using good business judgment is necessary.

Environmental: Employees primarily work in a temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and settings. Incumbents are expected to use principles of effective safety practices including the use of equipment in a proper and safe manner, use of preventative personal ergonomic techniques, and maintaining safe personal and common workspaces.

Western is a tobacco free campus prohibiting smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and unregulated nicotine products in any Western vehicle and building, which includes any building owned and occupied, or leased and occupied, by the Western, including, Headquarters, the Operations Center, and any remote facilities owned, leased and/or operated by Western.