The top salary range for this position currently reaches $65,075.71. The position will receive a 4.0% salary increase in July 2025, a 3.0% salary increase in July 2026; bringing the top step salary to $69,709.16. THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY. Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized clerical work of above-average difficulty in connection with the preparation, review and maintenance of financial and stat... more details
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The top salary range for this position currently reaches $65,075.71. The position will receive a 4.0% salary increase in July 2025, a 3.0% salary increase in July 2026; bringing the top step salary to $69,709.16.
THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY.
Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized clerical work of above-average difficulty in connection with the preparation, review and maintenance of financial and statistical records; and performs related duties as required.
Essential Job Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: review claims, vouchers, deposits, time cards, computer source documents and other records for arithmetical accuracy, legality, consistency and budget classifications; assemble, sort, tabulate, code and file financial and statistical data; make arithmetical calculations and verify totals and extensions; post, adjust and balance routine accounts; collect and account for money; act as cashier on an as-needed basis; prepare bank deposits, bank reconciliations, invoices, departmental vouchers, journal entries, Revolving and Bail account checks and other reports as needed; balance statements and resolve discrepancies; compute and audit billings; assist in the processing of accounts payable documents; collect on delinquent accounts; may initiate action or represent city in Small Claims Court; type entries, requisitions, routine letters, tabulations and other documents; operate standard office machines; input data into computer; and provide temporary and vacation relief for Accounts Payable Clerk and other similar occupational fields on an as-needed basis.
Qualification Guidelines
Education and/or Experience Education equivalent to graduation from high school and some clerical accounting experience which includes review and maintenance of financial records and fiscal/account transactions.
Post-secondary coursework in bookkeeping, accounting or specialized clerical accounting may be substituted for experience on the basis of twenty-four (24) semester units for one (1) year.
Knowledge of Financial record-keeping practices; modern office practices machine operation; and municipal accounting system procedure
Ability to Maintain financial and statistical record-keeping work; understand and apply specific record-keeping procedures; detect errors in coding, arithmetic and record processing; make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Licenses and Certificates
REQUIRED LICENSES If driving a City vehicle, a valid California Driver's License is required.
NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION This is a journey level class in clerical accounting work. Positions in this class are typically responsible for a segment of the accounting or record-keeping system. Assignments may require occasional discretion in the application of standard procedures, as well as an understanding of the record-keeping system and related transactions. This class includes positions which require skill and ability to type and/or perform data entry at an acceptable rate of speed, given the specific requirements of the position.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must complete an application online prior to the final filing date. Applications will be screened for qualifications, appropriate background, and only the most qualified will be invited to participate in the oral interview process and achieve a minimum passing score. Applicants will be notified by e-mail as to the interview date, time, and location. The examination process will include:
Written Examination (Qualifying - Pass/Fail)
Oral interview (100%)
Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a thorough background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the selection process. Candidates who do not pass will be disqualified and removed from the eligibility list.
ACCOMMODATION:
Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days prior to the examination date.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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