ACCOUNTING CLERK 1223 (C) (REVISED 06-12-26)

DUTIES

An Accounting Clerk performs difficult and responsible clerical accounting work in the review, preparation, processing, reconciliation, and maintenance of accounting records and reports, payroll and time‑keeping documents, processing and monitoring of invoice payments, and personal services contract invoice payments. The role may also include cashiering duties or act as a lead person in the performance of such work.

ANNUAL SALARY

$61,282 - $89,554 NOTE: Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

REQUIREMENTS / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of full‑time paid office clerical experience, including one year of full‑time paid clerical accounting work. Successful completion of 6 semester or 9 quarter units in bookkeeping or accounting from an accredited trade school, college or university may be substituted for a maximum of six months of the above required experience.

PROCESS NOTES

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. Applicants wishing to substitute completion of 6 semester or 9 quarter units in bookkeeping or accounting for experience must list their school name and location, appropriate course titles, their respective number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the Supplemental Questions section of the online application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. 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 Candidates completing the examination process that are substituting experience with education will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of completion of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with bookkeeping or accounting courses, credit earned, and grade received) in the Attachments section of the online application at the time of filing. Retail cashiering does not qualify as clerical accounting experience.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted online on the dates listed below: Friday, June 12, 2026 – Thursday, June 25, 2026 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added as needed. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on dates noted in the Application Deadline section of this bulletin.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight: 100% multiple‑choice test. The examination will consist entirely of a multiple‑choice test administered and proctored online. Competencies evaluated include: Reading Comprehension Mathematics Judgment and Decision Making Attention to Detail Interpersonal Skills Job Knowledge (fundamental accounting and bookkeeping concepts, basic accounting documentation, and related skills) Additional information is available at under Competencies for Accounting Clerk. Candidates invited to participate will receive an email with details on how to take the online test. The remote proctored test will be administered between Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and Monday, August 17, 2026. Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the test on‑site at a City facility.

NOTES

Examination is based on a validation study; the multiple‑choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection. The City of Los Angeles is a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans’ Disability Act. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if they do not possess the qualifications stated. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. Applicants who have received a regular appointment or are on a reserve list will be considered promotional; others are open candidates. Promotional candidates are usually considered before open candidates, but the Commission may approve open candidates with a higher score under specific conditions. Protests can be filed as provided by Civil Service Rules. Personnel may resolve protests before establishing the eligible list. An applicant may take the Accounting Clerk test only once every 24 months. Rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations merge onto one list.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. Employee benefit coverage (including health, dental, and life insurance) commences approximately six weeks after the regular appointment. Not all positions receive benefits; applicants should inquire about availability prior to accepting a position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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, or AIDS. The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS This examination is offered on both an interdepartmental promotional and an open competitive basis.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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