ACCOUNTING CLERK 1223 (C) (REVISED 06-12-26)

About the role

The Accounting Clerk performs difficult and responsible clerical accounting work in reviewing, preparing, processing, reconciling, and maintaining accounting records and reports, or payroll and time keeping documents; processing and monitoring of invoice payments, and personal services contract invoice payments; may perform cashiering duties; or may act as a lead person in the performance of such work.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical accounting work in reviewing, preparing, processing, reconciling, and maintaining accounting records and reports, or payroll and time keeping documents;
• Processes and monitors invoice payments, and personal services contract invoice payments;
• May perform cashiering duties;
• Acts as a lead person in the performance of such work.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time paid office clerical experience, including one year of full-time paid clerical accounting work.
• Successful completion of 6 semester or 9 quarter units in bookkeeping or accounting from an accredited trade school, college or university may be substituted for a maximum of six months of the above required experience.

Qualifications

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Applicants wishing to substitute completion of 6 semester or 9 quarter units in bookkeeping or accounting for experience must list their school name and location, appropriate course titles, their respective number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at this link. Candidates completing the examination process that are substituting experience with education will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of completion of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with bookkeeping or accounting courses, credit earned, and grade received) in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing.

Skills

An Accounting Clerk must have knowledge of fundamental accounting and bookkeeping concepts and practices; basic accounting documentation, including their purpose, contents, and the proper manner in which they should be completed; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$61,282 - $89,554 annually. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

Schedule

Not specified.

Where to Apply & Application Deadline

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. 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 this link.

Selection Process

The examination will consist entirely of a multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Mathematics; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: fundamental accounting and bookkeeping concepts and practices; basic accounting documentation, including their purpose, contents, and the proper manner in which they should be completed; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Examination Weight

• Multiple-Choice Test: 100%

Examination Dates

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date.

FAQs for On-line Testing

Available at this link.

Note

This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application.

Additional Information

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: this link.

Notice

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.

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