Administrative & Finance Coordinator – San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency

Administrative & Finance Coordinator
Senior Administrative & Finance Coordinator

Beaumont, California | One Vacancy | Appointment Based on Qualifications

Bring your accounting and payroll skills to a small, collaborative team where every contribution matters. San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) is seeking an organized, resourceful professional to support its financial operations, administrative services, and Board activities. This single vacancy may be filled at the journey or Senior level, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Opportunity

Working with the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board, you will support payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, financial records, budget preparation, audits, and accounting discrepancy resolution. You will also assist with Board materials, meeting coordination, records management, and related administrative activities. The Senior level carries greater independence, including payroll administration and more advanced accounting and budget support.

What You Bring

Strong accounting and payroll skills, accuracy, sound judgment, and the ability to organize work and the ability to prioritize assignments and follow through on commitments are especially valuable. We seek a dependable team member who communicates clearly, maintains confidentiality, takes initiative, and willingly supports colleagues. Candidates whose strongest experience is in accounting, payroll, and financial support are encouraged to apply; many administrative and Board-support processes can be learned.

Qualifications

• Journey level: Two years of progressively responsible administrative, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, records management, or related experience.
• Senior level: Four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting support, payroll administration, bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, administrative services, Clerk of the Board support, or related functions.

Both levels require high school graduation or equivalent and an associate’s degree or equivalent college units (60 semester or 90 quarter units), with coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.  Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a two-for-one basis. A valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required. Public agency experience is highly desirable; governing board support experience is desirable for the Senior level.

Compensation and Benefits

Administrative & Finance Coordinator: $74,663–$95,984 annually DOQ
Senior Administrative & Finance Coordinator: $84,891–$108,941 annually DOQ

Benefits include CalPERS retirement, Agency-paid health coverage for employees and dependents, fully paid dental and vision plans, a 9/80 work schedule, and professional development support. See the recruitment brochure for complete details.

Apply

Submit a detailed resume and cover letter, each in PDF format, to Jobs@HRDPM.com by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20, 2026.  Apply once to be considered for the appropriate level; candidates qualifying for Senior will also be considered for the journey level. View the recruitment brochure at www.hrdpm.com.

Questions: Rhonda Strout-Garcia, Executive Recruiter | Rhonda@HRDPM.com

San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer.