ACCOUNT CLERK II

We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before the deadline to be accepted.

About the role

Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation, serving nearly 10 million residents. As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees across 39 departments, we provide vital public services including law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. With more than 2,100 different job types, we offer a lifetime of career opportunities.

We are seeking highly dedicated individuals committed to teamwork, with a proactive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and a goal-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clerical assistant to a higher-level accounting position, handling day-to-day accounting system operations.
• Perform complex bookkeeping and financial-clerical tasks, including sorting, coding, verifying, and filing financial documents to registers and subsidiary ledgers.
• Maintain records for a small general accounting system or specialized systems such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, or trust accounting.
• Distribute direct and indirect costs to established job or hospital cost accounting systems.
• Assist in balancing accounts with the Auditor's abstract.
• Compile prescribed financial-statistical data and prepare standardized reports (e.g., sales tax, mileage, collection reports, or current account balances).
• Reconcile bank accounts for a large group of funds or revenue accounts involving numerous transactions.
• Supervise and perform inventory control work, maintaining large-scale stock and equipment accounts.
• Investigate and explain discrepancies between book value and physical inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Compute inventory adjustments due to price changes, depreciation, and accrued expenses and revenues.
• Prepare complex claims for reimbursement.
• Operate desk calculators, bookkeeping machines, adding machines, and typewriters as needed.

Requirements

• One year of accounting clerical experience at the level of Account Clerk I or equivalent.

Experience at the Account Clerk I level is defined as performing accounting clerical work in maintaining accounting records within a comprehensive, established framework of procedures, under general supervision. If your job title differs but your experience aligns with these responsibilities, skills, and organizational structure, you may still qualify.

If your work involved additional responsibilities beyond the standard class specification, provide official documentation (e.g., bonus verification, reclassification study) within seven calendar days from the last filing date.

No withholds will be allowed; required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Physical Class II – Light: This role involves light physical effort, including occasional lifting up to 10 pounds and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be required.

Assessment Process

The examination consists of two parts, each weighted 50%:

• Part I: Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments evaluating:
  • Data Entry Skills
  • Conscientiousness
  • Service Professionalism
  • Quantitative Ability
  • Drive for Success
  • Numerical Calculation
• Part II: Multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments evaluating:
  • Accounts Payable (Purchase Orders, Invoices, Claims, Expense Vouchers)
  • Accounts Receivable (Invoice Processing, Check/Cash Receipts, Aging Reports, Vendor Registrations)
  • Microsoft Excel 365 (Basic Formatting, Functions/Formulas, Printing, Passwords/Encryption, Conditional Formatting, Charts/Data Tables)

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in both parts to be placed on the eligible list. Some exam components are not reviewable by candidates.

If you are concurrently applying for the Account Clerk I exam, identical test responses may be transferred to avoid retaking assessments.

Benefits

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the region, including:

• A rich selection of health care options.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

Additional Information

• Eligible candidates will be placed on a hiring list for six months to fill vacancies as they arise.
• Only online applications are accepted. Provide complete work history, including employer details, job title, dates, hours worked per week, and job duties.
• Falsification of application information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
• Notifications will be sent to the email address provided; ensure it is valid and monitor spam filters.
• Testing accommodations are available for candidates who require them. Requests must be supported by documentation from a qualified professional.

For questions, contact James Cheung at (213) 433-2962 or jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov.