Accounting Supervisor

Accounting Supervisor

Salary

$108,672.00 - $132,084.00 Annually

Location

Corona, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Benefited

Job Number

2026-18-04

Department

Finance

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Bring your expertise to a city that values innovation, teamwork, and service. Corona is hiring an Accounting Supervisor to lead key financial operations and help strengthen our fiscal future. Ready to take the next step in your career?

3% Cost of Living Adjustment effective December 26, 2026, for Non-Represented Management Group Employees of the City of Corona.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a leadership role and is ready to contribute to the City of Corona's commitment to exceptional public service. They bring strong technical expertise in governmental accounting, a deep understanding of internal controls, and the ability to navigate complex financial systems with confidence and accuracy.

They excel at supervising and developing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment while ensuring high-quality work and accountability. This individual is proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at balancing day-to-day operational needs with long-term process improvements. They are comfortable analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and presenting information clearly to various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, demonstrates sound judgment, and approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset. They are committed to integrity, continuous improvement, and building positive working relationships across the organization and community. Above all, they bring a passion for public service and a desire to support the City of Corona's financial strength and operational excellence.

Skills & Abilities

• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation.
• Interprets and applies accounting principles, internal control standards, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Reviews and monitors accounting activities such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, utility billing, payroll, and related financial functions.
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports, statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
• Develops and implements procedures, workflows, and process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinates accounting operations with other City departments, outside agencies, and system users.
• Oversees maintenance and operation of the City's financial system modules, troubleshoots issues, and supports end users.
• Conducts research, identifies problems, and develops recommendations for operational or procedural changes.
• Communicates effectively with staff, management, vendors, and the public, providing clear information and resolving inquiries or concerns.
• Organizes work independently, manages competing priorities, and meets critical deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Utilizes financial management software, spreadsheets, databases, and modern office technology to perform complex accounting tasks.
• Maintains accurate records, documentation, and data integrity in accordance with established standards and regulations.

Education & Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, economics, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal accounting or related experience.
• Experience using Workday or a similar financial management system is desirable.
• Experience working in a supervisory or lead capacity is highly desirable.

To view the full job description, click here.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted through Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as late submissions will not be considered. Following the initial screening, candidates who best demonstrate the desired qualifications may be invited to participate in a virtual HireVue interview or an online assessment, depending on the number of qualified applicants. Top candidates who most closely meet the department's needs may then be invited to an in-person oral interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of Monday, November 2, 2026. Candidates who successfully advance through the interview process may be placed on an eligibility list. The selected candidate will be required to complete reference and background checks, including LiveScan, and must pass a pre-employment medical examination with drug and alcohol screening.

Internal candidates must ensure their application is fully updated to reflect their current position with the City and all previous City positions held. Incomplete or outdated applications may result in disqualification during the review process. Internal candidates may also be required to participate in all components of the selection and pre-employment process, depending on departmental review and position requirements.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hours travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Coronas economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager.

The Citys total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES CITY PAID BENEFITS*

For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility, and restrictions, please refer to the current City Council Resolution Governing Compensation and Benefits of Non-Represented Management Group Employees. In case any information is contained herein that conflicts with the provisions of the Resolution, the Resolution shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security, but the City does pay the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employees current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 for miscellaneous or 3% @ 50 for safety, single highest year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013, and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 for miscellaneous or 2.7% @ 57 for safety, three-year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment and those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.

ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS: Annual Leave hours earned are posted to each employees account every bi-weekly pay period. Employees shall accrue Annual Leave as outlined in the Management Resolution. Please refer to page 15 of the most current Resolution by clicking here. There are 13 paid holidays per calendar year, for a total of 130 hours.

IN LIEU LEAVE: The City will provide executive leave for exempt Management Group employees in lieu of compensation for overtime. Exempt Management Group employees shall be granted Executive Leave of one hundred twenty (120) hours during any fiscal year, regardless of the employees particular work schedule.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457(b)) PLAN: Employees may make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan. Employee contribution limits are defined by law. The City shall provide Tier II employees one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) per quarter into their deferred compensation (457(b) or 401(a)) plan account.

Additionally, the City shall make a matching contribution into an employee's deferred compensation (457(b) or 401(a)) account at the end of each quarter in an amount equal to that deposited by the employee, not to exceed nineteen hundred dollars ($1,900) per calendar year. Employees who do not open a deferred compensation account will not receive a City contribution.

RETIRED HEALTH SAVINGS:The City shall deposit $375.00 per quarter into each Tier II Employees Nationwide Retirement Health Savings Account.

AUTO ALLOWANCE/ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE: Eligible classifications designated by the City Manager may receive up to a $480/month auto allowance or an assigned City-maintained vehicle.

BILINGUAL PAY: The City shall pay $322.50 per month to a qualified employee for Bilingual Pay. An employee receiving Bilingual Pay will be required to speak the alternative language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating, even if unrelated to their specific job duties.

LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service, an employee will receive $1,400.00 annually. After 10 years of service, the amount increases to $1,600.00 annually. After 15 years of service, the amount increases to $1,800.00 annually. After 20 years of service, the amount increases to $2,000.00 annually.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently contracts with CalPERS (PEMHCA) to offer employees a choice from multiple HMO and PPO plans. For detailed plan and rate information, click here. The City provides a Medical Allowance to employees to be used for the purpose of purchasing City health coverage for the employee and their eligible dependents, as follows:

• $1,027.00 per month for employees electing Employee Only coverage;
• $2,053.00 per month for employees electing Employee Plus One Dependent coverage; or
• $2,708.00 per month for employees electing Employee Plus Two or More Dependents coverage.

In lieu of receiving the Medical Allowance, an employee may elect to receive an allocation to the Cafeteria Plan according to the following schedule:

• $200.00 per month for Employee Only;
• $400.00 per month for Employee Plus One Dependent; or
• $600.00 per month for Employee Plus Two or More Dependents.

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Any unused funds from the Medical Allowance may be used towards dental insurance; the employee pays any remaining premiums.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Any unused funds from the Medical Allowance may be used towards vision insurance; the employee pays any remaining premiums.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: Employees may contribute, with pre-tax dollars, to a medical reimbursement account and/or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City provides short-term and long-term disability insurance to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee in an amount equal to 5½ times the employees annual basic earnings to a maximum of $750,000. The City also provides a life insurance policy to retirees, until age 70, in the amount of $50,000.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: The City provides to all employees this comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members tackle personal and/or emotional challenges.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: For education plans approved in writing by the City on or after November 14, 2017, the City shall reimburse employees for the costs (tuition and books) up to a maximum amount equivalent to the California State University fee schedule for tuition per semester, with a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.

• DISCLAIMER: City-paid benefits are set forth in the most current version of the Resolution of City Council between the City of Corona and the Non-represented Management Group Employees, which can be viewed on the City's website (www.coronaca.gov). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City-paid benefits and any terms or conditions contained in the most current version of the Resolution, the terms and conditions set forth in the Resolution shall control for purposes of this recruitment.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

If you indicated that you possess an associates degree or higher, please list each degree earned and specify the major or area of study.

03

How many years of experience in municipal accounting or related experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

04

Do you have experience using Workday or a similar financial management system?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience working in a supervisory or lead capacity?

• Yes
• No

06

Please list the areas of municipal finance or accounting in which you have experience (for example: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash receipts, utility billing, financial reporting, reconciliations, or internal controls). Describe the type of work you performed and your level of responsibility in each area. Please note that your response does not supplement or replace the information provided in your application. You must provide a complete answer in the space below; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may result in disqualification.

07

I acknowledge that the information provided in this job application, to include; supplemental questions, education/certification information, attachments and work history are complete and accurate and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. Please note "See Resume" is considered an incomplete response and your application will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Corona

Address 400 S. Vicentia Ave.

Suite #215

Corona, California, 92882

Phone 951-736-2209

Website http://www.CoronaCA.gov