Principal Accountant (Internal Control Accountant)

City of Roseville, CA

Roseville, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$7,564.67–$10,137.35 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Compensation and Benefits, Documentation, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Educational Evaluation, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Transactions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Government Accounting, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internal Audit, Multilingual, Process Improvement, Retirement Plan, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Training/Teaching

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Roseville, CA

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Salary: $7,564.67 - $10,137.35 Monthly
Location : 311 Vernon Street, Roseville
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 202600104
Department: Finance
Division: FIN General Accounting
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Management

Description
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!

Grow your career by joining the Cityof Roseville Finance Department

in the role of Principal Accountant (Internal Control Accountant)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

1st Review Cutoff: Apply by May 11, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Are you looking for a place where you cando meaningful accounting work and be part of a team where people genuinely enjoy working together and feel supported? We take great pride in building a culture where people feel valued, supported, and connected to the work they do.

The City of Roseville's Accounting team is looking for a dynamic and skilled Principal Accountant with strong accounting experience to lead special projects, perform technical accounting analysis, strengthen internal controls, assist with the annual audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) preparation, and other accounting responsibilities.

As a full-service city, our team has the opportunity to work on routine and complex transactions, partner with departments across the organization, and contribute to a wide range of financial reporting.

We value our growth mindset culture and have a supportive and dedicated team that enjoys working, collaborating, and laughing together. If this sounds like a team you'd like to join, please consider applying for the Principal Accountant on the City of Roseville's Accounting team.
KEY RECRUITMENT DATES
Apply by date

OPEN UNTIL FILLED; 1st Review Cutoff: May 11, 2026 11:59 p.m.

First Round Interviews

Tentatively May 20, 2026

Second Round Interviews

Tentatively May 26, 2026
What the City of Roseville Offers:

$7,564.67 - $10,137.35 monthly (dependent on experience)
Opportunities to Learn and Promote
Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave programs
10 paid holidays and 2 Floating Holidays annually
Up to 100 hours of Management Leave in addition to vacation time
Bilingual Pay opportunity
Health and welfare benefits, with City contributions of up to $2,490 per month
And much more!

The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.
Examples of Duties
For a detailed and complete job description, please click HERE
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Training:

Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including preparation and analysis of financial statements and complex accounting transactions. Experience coordinating audits, evaluating internal controls, or providing lead direction on accounting projects is desirable.

AND

Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in accounting, finance or related field. A CPA or MBA is desirable.

License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.

Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.

Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page.

The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States website

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at or
A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS:

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
(CORE) wellness program
Employee assistance plan
Retirement savings plan
Deferred compensation plan(s)
Short-term and long-term disability employee paid plans
Educational reimbursement
Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
Bilingual pay
Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
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Your response to the supplemental questions 2-3, the applicant's education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.

02

A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, preferably in accounting, finance, or a related field, is required for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

03

Do you have five years or more of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including preparation and analysis of financial statements and complex accounting transactions?

04

How many years of experience do you have performing governmental accounting and auditing duties related to researching complex transactions and determining proper accounting treatment; interpreting accounting standards; preparing and reviewing annual comprehensive financial reports (ACFR)?

No Experience
1-2 Years
3-4 Years
5+ Years

05

How many years of experience do you have analyzing, documenting, and recommending improvements to internal controls?

No experience
1-2 years
3-4 years
5+ years

06

Describe your experience evaluating, documenting, implementing, strengthening, and making recommendations to improve internal controls. Give specific examples.
07

Describe your experience analyzing complex financial transactions, researching accounting standards and guidance, and determining the proper accounting treatment for the transactions. Give specific examples.
08

Describe your experience working on Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs). Include the specific sections you were responsible for, your role (e.g., lead/preparer, reviewer, and/or compiler of supporting information), and any complex areas you handled.
09

Describe your experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software as pertains to financial accounting including involvement in system implementation, troubleshooting, reporting, and process improvements.
10

List any relevant professional certifications you possess. Please attach copies of these certifications to your application.
Required Question

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