Principal Accountant (Internal Control Accountant)

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

! Grow your career by joining the City of Roseville Finance Department in the role of Principal Accountant (Internal Control Accountant) . Are you looking for a place where you can do 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 May 10, 2026 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. For a detailed and complete job description, please click HERE .

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.

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 Frequently Asked Questions page. The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation. 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 http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org . 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.