Account Clerk
Account Clerk
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$ 42672 - 54468
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Job Description
Description
Under general supervision assists in maintaining records and performing limited accounting activities utilizing initiative and judgment; performs general clerical work of average difficulty requiring public and inter-departmental contacts; does related work as required.
Examples of Duties
Representative Duties
Posts tabulates and proofreads statistical and financial data; verifies balances and adjusts accounts; receives sorts stamps notes indexes and files bills invoices vouchers applications requisitions purchase orders and other documents; makes and checks arithmetic calculations such as computing extensions and discounts applying standard guides and procedures; segregates posts reconciles and balances accounts and time mileage material and equipment reports; assists in distributing checks; may operate typewriter adding machines phone and other office equipment; maintains statistical records and special files; sends out a volume of business license renewal forms and follow-up letters; updates existing data in various spreadsheets; data entry such as entering invoices into financial system.
Organizational Responsibilities
Positions in this class are usually established in the Finance Office report to a Senior Account Clerk or other supervisor and are responsible for financial statistical or specialized recordkeeping duties as assigned. This is an experienced level class but work is performed in line with established procedures and with regular supervisory checks and reviews available.Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school supplemented by or including courses in bookkeeping accounting business administration or related fields;AND three (3) years of office clerical experience at least one year of which has been in the keeping and reviewing of bookkeeping accounting and statistical records or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the skill level required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Must have knowledge of Excel basic arithmetic functions data entry recordkeeping and filing; of the methods practices and terminology used in elementary bookkeeping financial and statistical clerical work; of office machines such as calculators adding machines and billing machines. Must have the ability to perform moderately difficult financial and statistical clerical work following a prescribed routine; to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; to verify names and numbers and to post and write legibly and accurately; to read interpret and make minor decisions in accordance with established policies regulations and ordinances; to learn key punching the operation of standard bookkeeping and other office machines; to maintain good working relationships with others and to follow written and oral directions.
Skills- General keyboard typing: 50 net words per minute
- Statistical typing: 90 strokes per minute
- 10-key adding machine
Please attach a copy of your typing certificate/letter with your application materials or submit it via email to by the examination date.
Gardena One-Stop located at 16801 South Western Avenue Gardena CA 90247 offers this service in-person or online.
Please call to make an appointment .
License
Must have and maintain a valid Class C California Drivers License
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
This position requires the use of a computer keyboard a variety of calculators and requires sitting for prolonged periods of time standing kneeling bending twisting reaching and grasping and in the course of work may require lifting or moving standard-size office files and boxes.
Please submit the required license certificate or registration with the State as evidence of professional or technical proficiency at the same time of filing the application. The Human Resources Officer will require necessary verification of qualifications as specified in the job bulletin.Supplemental Information
Testing Process
- Minimum Qualification Screening - Pass/Fail
- Supplemental Questionnaire - Pass/Fail
- Written Exam - Pass/Fail
- Oral Interview - 100% of total score
First review of applications will be on July 1 2025.
*Testing process is subject to change
Candidates must pass all examinations to be placed on the eligible list.
Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
