Accounting Supervisor

Salary : $138,005.09 - $168,146.16 Annually

Location : Chino CA 91708, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Regular

Job Number : 017 25 26 20000026

Division\Department : Accounting Unit

Opening Date : 08 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

THE POSITION : THE OPPORTUNITY :

Are you an experienced financial professional with a strong background in accounts payable and a passion for ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in public agency finance? Do you excel at leading teams, streamlining processes, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment? The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Supervisor to oversee the Agency's high-volume accounts payable operations and play a key role in financial reporting, cash management, and compliance functions. In this leadership role, you will plan, organize, and evaluate the work of the accounting section, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payables, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. You'll provide guidance and technical support to staff, foster a collaborative and high-performance work culture, and ensure adherence to applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives on problem-solving, improving systems, and upholding the highest standards in financial stewardship.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in finance, accounting, business / public administration or a closely related field; and at least three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience at the level of Senior Accountant, preferably in a governmental agency; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. At least three years of supervisory experience is desirable.

LICENSES; CERTIFICATES; SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

None.

Skills and Abilities :

• Proficient in analyzing complex financial data, applying advanced accounting principles, and preparing accurate financial statements, reports, and recommendations.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and agency policies related to public agency accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Capable of developing, implementing, and improving financial procedures, internal controls, and automated accounting systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide technical guidance, foster collaboration, and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

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About Us :

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is a regional wastewater treatment agency and wholesale distributor of imported water to approximately 950,000 people across 242-square miles in western San Bernardino County. Under the leadership of a directly elected five-member Board of Directors, the Agency is committed to supporting the needs of its service area and safeguarding public health through significant investments in a diverse water supply portfolio, reliable municipal / industrial wastewater collection and treatment services, and other related utility services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner.

As a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan), IEUA provides supplemental water supplies, primarily via the State Water Project (SWP) for distribution among nine retail agencies. IEUA also replenishes local groundwater supplies with captured stormwater and recycled water produced by IEUA that is later extracted by local water agencies for use as a drinking water supply.

At IEUA, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that promotes growth, accountability, and collaboration. Our eight organizational attributes are the foundations of our success and guide us in our daily operations.

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SELECTION PROCESS :

This position is open until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11 : 59 PM on Monday, September 1, 2025. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

There is one (1) vacancy in the Finance Department.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.

Salary Range : SU 185

FLSA : Exempt

Probationary Period : 12 months

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following : written test, oral interview, performance / practical examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background / reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information.

Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (909) 993-1645 or hrdept@ieua.org at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation.

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency does not sponsor employment visas at the time of hire or during the course of employment. All applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

"The Agency's success is obtained by creating a positive and diverse work environment which recognizes individual differences and experiences".

The Agency offers a comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit and employment type. This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

Retirement

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) :

An employee who becomes a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date) will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 62 benefit formula with a three-year final compensation in accordance with Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New members (PEPRA) will be required to pay half of the normal cost (Govt. Code Section. 7522.30(c)) currently 6.75% of eligible earnings toward the employee contribution.

An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, or a current member of another California public retirement system, who is hired on or after January 1, 2012, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 55 benefit formula with a three-year final compensation. Classic members shall contribute 7% of eligible earnings toward the employee contribution.

Social Security / Medicare :

Along with CalPERS retirement, the Agency also participates in Social Security and Medicare. The Agency pays 7.65% on your behalf (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare), and the employee pays 7.65% via payroll taxes.

Medical

The Agency shall make a maximum monthly contribution towards the cost of his / her health insurance as follows :

Agency Medical Contribution

Health insurance is offered through CalPERS, and enrollment is optional with evidence of health coverage from another source. Eligible employees who waive their medical benefit receive a cash incentive payment. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Dental and Vision Insurance

The Agency offers two dental plans - Delta Dental (PPO) and Western Dental (DPO). Enrollment in one of the plans is mandatory. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision Plan and enrollment is voluntary. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan

Upon completion of six months of employment, employees may participate in the Agency's Section 125 Cafeteria Program. Participants in this program may take advantage of tax savings offered through a medical care flexible spending account, a dependent care flexible spending account, or purchase supplemental benefits including critical illness and accident insurance with pre-tax dollars. In addition, employees can purchase supplemental life insurance with post-tax dollars.

Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Life and AD&D insurance is offered through Cigna Life Insurance. Executive Management employees are provided with 1 time their annual earnings up to $300,000. Unrepresented Management employees are provided with an Agency paid $90,000 Life and AD&D policy. Unrepresented non-management, and members of the Supervisors', Laboratory, Professional, General, or Operators' Unit are provided an Agency paid $50,000 Life and AD&D policy. Enrollment into a basic $10,000 Life and AD&D policy is required and paid by the employee. Employees may purchase dependent life, for their spouse and / or eligible child(ren), or additional Life and AD&D coverage for themselves up to $500,000. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.

Disability Insurance

Employees are insured by an Agency-paid long-term disability insurance, which will provide income for an employee who is totally disabled from illness, injury, or accident. The basic benefit provides for 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by deductible income, after a 365-day waiting period. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Short-term disability insurance is available through State Disability Insurance (SDI). Employees covered by SDI are covered by two programs : Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave. Per applicable MOU and / or Personnel Manual, cash-out option available.

Employee Assistance Program

Agency employees are provided access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides 24 / 7 assistance needed to help resolve life's challenges.

401(a) & 457(b) Deferred Compensation

Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available through Empower Retirement. The Agency will contribute $35.00 per pay period to a single 457(b) account for each employee who has made an elective deferral of thirty-five ($35) or more to the plan. Also, participation in a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan is available within 60 days of hire.

PAID TIME OFF

Holidays

The Agency offers twelve (12) paid holidays. Additional paid floating holidays are available every fiscal year as follows :

Senior Management : 6 Floating Holidays per FY & 8 Senior Management Leave days

Unrepresented Management : 10 Floating Holidays per FY

Unrepresented Non-Management : 6 Floating Holidays per FY

Supervisors' Unit : 8 Floating Holidays per FY

Laboratory Unit : 6 Floating Holidays per FY

Professional Unit : 6 Floating Holidays per FY

Operators' Association : 6 Floating Holidays per FY

General Unit : 60 hours Floating Holidays per FY

Vacation Leave

Employees accrue 80 hours of vacation leave per year depending on length of employment, progressing to 200 hours per year. Senior Management employees accrue 120 hours of vacation leave per year depending on length of service, progressing to 240 hours per year. Per applicable MOU and / or Personnel Manual, cash-out option available.

Sick Leave

Employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually.

Vehicle Allowance

Senior Management and Unrepresented Management employees may receive a monthly vehicle allowance

Safety Equipment Stipend

Members of the Laboratory Unit shall receive up to $350 per fiscal year for the purchase of safety glasses. Additionally, Laboratory members will receive $350 per fiscal year for the purchase of Safety Shoes and inserts.

Educational Reimbursement Program

The Agency may reimburse eligible employees for the cost of educational courses up to $5,250 per fiscal year for the cost of educational expenses that are related to the employee's work. Limited Term employees are not eligible for this benefit.

Wellness Stipend

Employees not on original probation shall be entitled to a wellness stipend of five hundred dollars ($500) per calendar year. The wellness stipend shall be paid every twenty-fifth (25th) pay period.

Computer Loan Program

Eligible employees may receive an interest-free loan up to $3,000 to purchase a personal computerLimited Term employees are not eligible for this benefit.

This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.

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I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education (including high school information regardless of any additional higher education), Employment History (including contact information and reason for leaving), Certificates & Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application, as applicable. This includes a detailed description of all work experience for the last ten years, if applicable. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.

02

I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient information may result in my application being rejected.

03

Have you graduated from a recognized four-year college or university with a major in finance, accounting, business / public administration or a closely related field?

04

Which option below best describes your highest level of education? (NOTE : You will be required to verify your education level if you continue in the selection process.)

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If you answered Bachelor's degree or higher for your education please enter your major here : (If you do not have an Bachelor's degree or higher, state "not applicable.")

06

Do you have at least three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience at the level of a Senior Accountant?

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Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)? Please note : This is not required for this position. If you respond yes, please attach a copy of the certification to your application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the position.

08

Do you have an equivalent combination of training and experience to equal at least three years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience at the level of Senior Accountant, preferably in a governmental agency?

09

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please describe the training and experience that you believe is equivalent. If you answered "no" to the question above, please indicate "N / A".

10

How many years of experience do you have managing a high-volume accounts payable function in a public agency or similar environment?

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Describe in detail your experience managing a high-volume accounts payable function in a public agency or similar environment?Include the employer's name, your position title, and the time period of the experience. Make sure your response specifically addresses the qualification above. An incomplete answer, including "please see resume" or similar language may remove you from further consideration. If you do not have experience, state "no experience.".

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List any related certification(s) you possess. If you do not have any certificates, state "not applicable."

13

Describe a process improvement you have implemented in accounts payable or another accounting area that resulted in greater efficiency, accuracy, or compliance. How did you identify the need, and what was the impact? An incomplete answer, including "please see resume" or similar language may remove you from further consideration. If you do not have experience, state "no experience."

14

Describe in detail your experience with single audits. An incomplete answer, including "please see resume" or similar language may remove you from further consideration. If you do not have experience, state "no experience."

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How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

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If you indicated that you have supervisory experience in the previous question, please indicate the number of staff and the levels / titles of the staff supervised.If you do not have supervisory experience, please indicate "N / A"

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Describe your experience in the developing, implementing and evaluating plans, processes and procedures to achieve established goals and objects in accordance with department standards. If you do not have experience, state "no experience."

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Describe in detail your experience working with ERP systems (i.e., SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Workday, etc.) If you do not have experience, state "N / A". Please note : Incomplete responses such as "see resume" or similar responses will remove you from further consideration.

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I understand that communications to me regarding this recruitment will be communicated by email, and that I will need to monitor my inbox / spam / junk email folder regularly to ensure that I do not miss any relevant communication.

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Individuals selected for the position will serve a 12 month original / technical probation period. Individuals serving an original probation period may be terminated at any time during the 12 month period. Are you able and willing to abide by these requirements?

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I hereby understand and declare that the statements on this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. As applicable, I hereby authorize the Agency and / or designees to contact the references listed to verify the information I have supplied. I hereby release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that the Agency reserves the right to validate information received on the supplemental questionnaire and that I will be subject to disqualification and / or termination if any statement in this supplemental questionnaire is found to be untrue or determined to be misleading.

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