ACCOUNT CLERK I
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ACCOUNT CLERK I
Salary
$57,273.84 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
R0577N-R
Department
HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS
Opening Date
07/07/2025
Closing Date
7/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
R0577N-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
We will begin receiving applications on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be receivedbefore 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 to be accepted.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
For detailed information on employee benefits, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) .
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Essential Job Functions
WHAT WILL I DO AS AN ACCOUNT CLERK I
Serve as a clerical assistant to a higher-level in-charge accounting position, which has day-to-day responsibility for the operation of the accounting system.
Maintain records of a general accounting system, or accounts receivable, accounts payable, or trust accounting system, and perform the work within a comprehensive established framework of procedures.
Perform bookkeeping and associated financial clerical work, including sorting, coding, verifying, and filing financial documents to registers and subsidiary ledgers, and balancing and controlling accounts.
Assist in the reconciling of accounts with the Auditor's abstract, property listings, and bank accounts affecting the balances of a large group of funds or revenue accounts.
Prepare highly standardized reports such as sales tax, mileage, and collection reports or other reports reflecting current account balances.
Serve as the lead of a group of bookkeeping machine operators, as needed.
Verify the accuracy of stock and equipment accounts by balancing receipts, issues, invoices, and statements of physical inventory.
Prepare discrepancies and statistical reports reflecting inventory operations.
Participate in routine office and field checks of departmental installations to verify the clerical accuracy of accounting documents they submit, such as petty cash collection reports, cash register receipts, and golf course starter sheets.
For more information, please view the classification specification:Account Clerk I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064334)
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify
Option I: One year of clerical experience in bookkeeping, assisting in the maintenance of a double-entry accounting system and associated subsidiary records involving coding transactions and posting and balancing of ledgers, journals, and registers.
OR -
Option II: One year of clerical experience in maintaining financial or statistical records involving coding, recording, checking tabulations, and computation of data,andcompletion of a high school or higher level course* in bookkeeping or elementary accounting.
Special requirement information
To qualify under Option II, you MUST include a legible copy of official transcripts that demonstrate completion of the coursework. The document should show the units completed and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\PPG\123\ACE\Resource\Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader). Supporting documentation should be attached to your application or emailed to jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or provide it to us as soon as possible.
Withhold information:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Experience and education requirements must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.
Physical class:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a light physical effort, including occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Additional Information
Examination content:
Our assessment process
This examination will consist ofTWO (2)parts:
Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing:
Data Entry Skills
Conscientiousness
Service Professionalism
Quantitative Ability
Drive for Success
Numerical Calculation
Part II: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing:
Accounts Payable: Purchase Orders, Invoices and Claims, and Expense Vouchers.
Account Receivable: Invoice Processing, Cheque and Cash Receipts, Aging Report, and Vendor Registrations
Microsoft Excel 365: Basic Text and Cell Formatting, Visual Enhancements, Using Functions and Formulas, Printing an Excel Workbook, Applying Passwords and Encryption to an Excel Workbook, Conditional Formatting, and Charts and Data Tables
Candidates may be invited to participate in both Part I and Part II. However, only those who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I will have Part II scored.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on each part of the multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Transfer of test components
Applicants who are concurrently applying to Account Clerk II, R0578M-R will take the identical test parts one time only.
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
Test preparation:
Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for six (6) months. The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County, as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online and received BEFORE 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
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Social Security Number:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
Anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Computer and internet access at public libraries:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
No sharing of user ID and password:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
Testing accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note that you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator:TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Tele@type Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: James Cheung
Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-2962
Department Contact Email: jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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How many months or years of clerical experience do you have in bookkeeping, assisting in the maintenance of a double entry accounting system and associated subsidiary records involving coding transactions and posting and balancing of ledgers, journals, and registers?
No experience
Less than 6 months
6 months to less than 1 year
1 year or more
04
Please describe your experience that supports your response to the question above. As a reminder, "See Resume" is not an acceptable response. Indicate the following information:
Payroll Title
Employer
Dates of Employment -- From (mm/dd/yy) - To (mm/dd/yy)
Supervisor Name
Description of Work
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate "N/A."
05
How many months or years of clerical experience do you have in the maintenance of financial or statistical records involving coding, recording, checking tabulations, and computation of data?
No experience
Less than 6 months
6 months to less than 1 year
1 year or more
06
Please describe your experience that supports your response to the question above. As a reminder, "See Resume" is not an acceptable response. Indicate the following information:
Payroll Title
Employer
Dates of Employment -- From (mm/dd/yy) - To (mm/dd/yy)
Supervisor Name
Description of Work
If you do not have experience in this area, indicate "N/A."
07
Have you taken a high school or higher bookkeeping or elementary accounting course?
Yes
No
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To qualify under Option II, you MUST attach your transcripts at the time of filing, or submit within 7 calendar days from the last date of filing to jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov. Did you attach a copy of your transcript to your application?
Yes
No, but I will submit within 7 calendar days from the last date of filing to jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov.
No, I don't have the course.
Required Question
Employer
County of Los Angeles
Address
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Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov
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