Accounting Clerk II

Salary: $4,457.46 - $5,418.03 Monthly
Location : 37230 37th Street East, Palmdale, CA
Job Type: 12-month
Job Number: 26/27-08/04
Division: Business Services
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 4:20 PM Pacific


Summary

THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 15 BUSINESS DAYS
THE PORTAL WILL OPEN TO ACCEPT APPLICATONS
FROM AUGUST 20, 2026 AT 4:00 PM TO AUGUST 24, 2026 AT 4:00 PM

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST OF CANDIDATES
WHO HAVE QUALIFIED THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION.
THE LIST WILL BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

DEFINITION
To perform a variety of general accounting clerical and computational duties and responsibilities involved in the preparation and maintenance of financial and statistical records.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full journey level class within the Accounting Clerk series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Accounting Clerk I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled from advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, require prior related work experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Directors of appropriate departments.

Representative Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Gather, assemble, tabulate, check and file financial and statistical data; maintain financial records and process documents involved in financial transactions; post financial data.
2. Audit, process, and file accounts receivable billings, accounts payable, purchasing invoices and other related invoices; ensure delivery as ordered, correct amount as charged, sales tax amount is correct and delivery charge is correct.
3. Process and match purchase orders, invoices and packing slips; verify accuracy of information; research discrepancies and unauthorized purchases; check allocations against department budget appropriations; total billings and batch for input to data processing.
4. Prepare purchase orders; assign vendor codes; establish budget and vendor accounts on computer; calculate and verify discounts and sales tax.
5. Encumber purchase orders; assign and/or verify accuracy of account numbers; verify status of encumbered purchase orders and related expenditures.
6. Monitoring and assisting in the preparation of periodic grant reports. Assign purchase order numbers to requesting departments; contact department representatives regarding status of payable accounts.
7. Assist in purchasing activities, including explaining bid procedures to vendors and answering department questions regarding purchasing information and procedures.
8. Input a variety of documents into computer system including warrants, receipts and collection reports.
9. Reconcile monthly statements from vendors; confer with vendors regarding purchase orders, invoices and payments.
10. Prepare and make bank deposits.
11. Maintain computer inventory of all district relocatable buildings; update and modify database to provide accurate and detailed information in a timely manner.
12. Maintain files of current lease copies and site maps corresponding to relocatable building inventory.
13. Complete reports of expenditures for construction projects in the state lease-purchase program.
14. Assist in budget preparation for leased relocatable buildings.
15. Log and process utility bills for payment; log and file contracts.
16. Type checks as required; total and balance.
17. Perform a variety of general clerical duties and responsibilities; screen calls; answer questions and provide information; take messages; route inquiries to proper departments; open, sort, and distribute incoming mail; sort outgoing mail; type a variety of materials.

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Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way would be:

Experience:
Two years of accounting clerical experience including statistical or financial record keeping.

Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Employment Standards
Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.
Examination
The examination components consist of a qualifying written multiple-choice, performance, and oral exam. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam and are notified via email communication of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.

After the exam procedure concludes for this recruitment, an eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. When eligibility lists include open and promotional lists of qualified persons through competitive examination, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin.
TENTATIVE EXAM DATE: Week of August 31, 2026.

Subject to change as necessary.

Work Schedule:

This position typically works full-time, 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, and observes a 12-month work calendar.
Salary and Benefits The salary rate for a new employee is at the first step of the appropriate five-step salary schedule for this position. The probationary period is 130 work days (not counting sick, industrial accident). Upon becoming permanent, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with future annual advances up to the fifth step of the salary schedule.

The District provides and contributes to a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, term life insurance) per contract year for each employee and eligible dependents. View the benefit matrix
Holidays and Leaves Seventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year, pursuant to the District's Collective Bargaining Agreement with California Schools Employees Association Chapter 296 (CSEA).


Sick leave shall be granted in the proportion of daily hours worked. Vacation is earned at the prescribed rate as part of compensation, and does not become vested until after completion of the initial probationary period.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job is primarily performed in an indoor climate-controlled environment, and require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead and horizontally; dexterity of hand and fingers to manipulate materials, writing instruments, computer keyboard/mouse; see and hear sufficiently in normal range with or without correction; speaking for exchange of information. Potential exposures to adverse weather conditions when walking to automobile or between buildings, indoor/outdoor fumes and odors.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.


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Offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, and life up to the maximum district contribution for eligible employees.


More detailed information regarding benefit package eligibility will be presented at time of employment offer.
01


The following supplemental questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the Accounting Clerk II position. The information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Your answers are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated as it stands, and revisions to clarify the information provided are not allowed. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Overstating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment.NOTE: All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be reflected in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of the application. A résumé or other documentation to convey this information will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? (proof may be required.)

• Yes
• No

03


Indicate the number of years that best describes your accounting experience.

• No experience
• Less than one year
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years or more

04


Does the above experience include statistical or financial record keeping?

• Yes
• No

05


Indicate your proficiency in posting, compiling, auditing and balancing accounts and financial data.

• No experience.
• Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient and experienced to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.

06


Indicate your proficiency in the processing and filing of accounts receivable billings, accounts payable, and purchasing invoices.

• No experience.
• Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient and experienced to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.

07


Indicate your proficiency in accessing computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.

• No experience.
• Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient and experienced to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.

08


Indicate your proficiency in preparing and completing reports of expenditures and other financial transactions.

• No experience.
• Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.
• Proficient and experienced to apply this knowledge in work-related situations.

09


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I certify that all of my statements in this supplemental application are true, and understand if I have made any false statements, I may be disqualified or dismissed.

• Yes
• No

Required Question