1. For information regarding reciprocity between City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf.
2. The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

 
DUTIES
 
An Accounting Clerk performs difficult and responsible clerical accounting work in the review, preparation, processing, reconciliation, and maintenance of 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.
Based on previous administration - 2016

Two years of full-time paid office clerical experience, including one year of full-time paid clerical accounting work.
 
NOTES:
 

1. 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.
2. Successful completion of at least 6 semester units or 9 quarter units in bookkeeping or accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for a maximum of six months of the required clerical accounting experience. The name of the school and completion date of the required course must be listed on your application in the Supplemental Questions Section of the application.
3. Applicants must list their clerical accounting experience, including the percentage of time spent performing these duties, separately in the work history section of the on-line application.
4. 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 http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
5. Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework.

Based on previous administration - 2016

 
APPLICATION DEADLINE
 
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, MAY 05, 2016.
 
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the written test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs in the order that applications were received. Applications submitted during the filing period will be kept on file for two years from April 22, 2016 in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.
Based on previous administration - 2016

Examination Weight:  Written Test  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
 
In the written test, which will consist of multiple-choice questions, candidates may be examined for knowledge of: the content and purpose of basic documents such as invoices and payroll forms; standard office practices including filing, indexing and cross-referencing methods; arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, averages, and other accounting computations such as interest and discounts; the ability to: identify and reconcile discrepancies between accounts or cash-on-hand and documents with numerical or monetary values; use office machines such as personal computers, calculators, fax machines, photocopiers, and scanners; use personal computers and basic software applications, such as spreadsheets and word processing, necessary for performing clerical accounting duties; read and understand accounting documents, reports, and memos; deal tactfully and effectively with the general public, vendors, supervisors, and other employees; to interpret authoritative documents, such as, City Charter, Form 41's, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and administrative codes; write legibly using correct English grammar; communicate on a one-to-one basis in person or by telephone in clear, understandable English; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the time and location of the written test, which will be held in a single half-day session on SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2016, in Los Angeles.
 
NOTES:    
 

1. This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the written test will not be subject to candidate inspection.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 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.  The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met.  Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
5. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employee or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
6. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list.  However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
7. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, 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:
 
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.
 
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
 
 
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Based on previous administration - 2016

Summary of Duties: Performs difficult and responsible clerical accounting work in the review, preparation, processing, and maintenance of accounting records and reports, or payroll and timekeeping documents; may perform cashiering activities; or may act as a lead in the performance of such work; and does related work.

 

Distinguishing Features: The work of incumbents may require difficult calculations and is not usually subject to detailed review, however, results are appraised for general accuracy. Errors in calculations and application of clerical accounting procedures could result inconvenience to individuals dealing with the department, and in loss of City funds.

 

Account Clerk differs from the classes of Senior Clerk and Senior Clerk Typists in that the latter does not require specialized clerical accounting knowledge. Some positions in the senior clerical classes may work with material similar to that processed by Accounting Clerk, but they do not require clerical accounting knowledge or detailed calculations for processing of such material.

 

Accounting Clerk differs from Accounting Records Supervisor in that the former may only act as a lead over other clerical employees, but does not perform the full range of supervisory tasks such as

selecting, evaluating and disciplining subordinates.

 

Examples of Duties: An Accounting Clerk:

May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes or emergencies.

 

Qualifications:An Accounting Clerk must have the following knowledge and abilities:

 

Persons with medical limitations may, with reasonable accommodation, be capable of performing the duties in this class. Such determination must be made on an individual basis in light of the person's limitations, the requirements of the position, and the appointing authority's ability to effect a reasonable accommodation to the persons limitation(s).

 

Two years of office experience at the level of Clerk, including one year performing clerical accounting, timekeeping, cashiering, or payroll work. Successful completion of a college level course in bookkeeping or accounting from a recognized college or university may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

 

Strength to perform average lifting of less than 15 pounds and occasionally over 25 pounds; arm, hand, and finger dexterity with at least one hand involved in activities such as writing, reaching, and handling; and good eyesight, hearing and speaking ability.