Principal Accountant

The City of Monrovia is looking for a highly motivated and results driven Principal Accountant that is detail oriented and has a passion for excellence. In this position, the selected individual must be a problem solver who can exercise considerable independent judgment relating to the development and deployment of accounting procedures, processes and policies. Candidates who have excellent communication, and can envision new ways to improve and enhance services and processes, will be successful in this role. If you are intrigued by this opportunity, you should apply now!

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing operational responsibilities and projects including, but not limited to:

• Lead in coordinating the development of the annual citywide operating budget and capital improvement budget and assist in preparing long-range financial plans;
• Oversee the administration and distribution of monthly budget performance reports, assist with budget inquiries, and provide instructions for budget input and preparation;
• Lead and oversee financial subsystems in assigned areas of responsibility, including accounts payable and purchase order processing;
• Assist the City’s annual audit process and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR);
• Assist in the planning, preparation, development, and control of the City’s accounting systems, and preparation of financial reports and statements;
• Assist with various grant compliance audits; and
• Supervise, train, motivate and evaluate staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and four (4) years increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal accounting and/or budgeting, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. CPA and MA/MS is highly desirable. Ability to exercise cultural sensitivity awareness is desirable.