The City of Carson is seeking skilled and competitive candidates for the position of Senior Account Clerk I.  The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail orientated, and a team player in a diverse environment with various departments.  The candidate must be able to work independently and cooperatively performing accounts receivable functions. 

There is one current full-time vacancy (FLSA: non-exempt), with a 4/10 work schedule (Monday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with one hour unpaid meal/lunch break).  The final eligibility list will be valid for one year, and may be used to fill other vacancies within the same classification.  

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs routine accounting work involved in the preparation and maintenance of financial records for general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and/or cash receipts.  The Senior Account Clerk I is the entry-level classification in the two-level series. Incumbents perform routine and varied financial processing and recordkeeping duties which require a general knowledge of City accounting procedures.  

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)
 

 

Qualification Guidelines:
A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:
 
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by course work in business, bookkeeping and accounting or equivalent.  Three (3) years of increasingly responsible accounting clerical experience.  Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.
 
Knowledge of:

 
Skill and Ability to:

 
License or Certificate:
Possession of valid California Class C driver’s license.   Employees in this classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver’s license and reflects driving record.

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete, and include any and all required documents.  Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the selection process which will consist of the following sections:  

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities.  Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of any employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other tests.  All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.  All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application.  You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communications and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.