ACCOUNTANT 1513 (REV 07-02-25)

Duties

Performs professional accounting work in the research, preparation, maintenance, control, and reconciliation of financial records and reports in accordance with the principles of governmental and public accounting.

Requirement(s)/Minimum Qualification(s)

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and at least 24 semester or 36 quarter units in accounting.
• The positions of Accountant in the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the Department of Aging, the Department of Building and Safety, the Department of Cultural Affairs, the Library Department, and the Department of Recreation and Parks require a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
• Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with accounting courses, credit earned, and grade received) or qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

Process Notes

• Applicants who are currently enrolled in their final semester or quarter before graduation from an accredited college or university may apply. However, they cannot be appointed until they have received their degree, and completed all the required coursework, including 24 semester or 36 quarter units in accounting.
• Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework.

Where to Apply & Application Deadline

• Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.
• Note: Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Selection Process

• Examination Weight: Interview - 100%
• Review Periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice

• To be properly and promptly notified of the status of my application, I understand that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:
• Working E-mail address
• Telephone Number
• Official social security number
• I understand that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.
• I understand that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.
• I understand that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.
• I understand that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.
• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

Work Experience

• I understand that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.
• I understand that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.
• In addition to including my qualifying experience, I understand that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

Qualifying Education

• In the text box below, enter the following information:
• School Name
• Course Titles
• Number of Units
• Completion Dates
• If you did not receive a degree in Accounting, please list the course titles, number of units, and completion dates for each course.

Graduated from an Accredited Four-Year College or University

• Yes
• No

Currently Enrolled in Final Semester or Quarter Before Graduation

• Yes
• No