ACCOUNT CLERK I

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

R0577O-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from everyone!

WHEN TO APPLY
We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, to be accepted.

Why Work For Us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with 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.

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Who We Are Looking For:

• Highly dedicated and committed to their work, with the ability to interact and work well in a team environment.
• Exhibit a proactive, positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Have an outstanding work ethic and consistently achieve interpersonal goals and objectives.
• Driven and goal-oriented with a strong desire to succeed.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides clerical and bookkeeping support to higher-level accounting staff responsible for the daily operation of departmental accounting systems.
  

• Maintains records within general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or trust accounting systems in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  
• Performs bookkeeping and financial clerical duties, including sorting, coding, verifying, posting, and filing financial transactions; maintains subsidiary ledgers and reconciles account balances.
  
• Assists with the reconciliation of accounts involving Auditor records, property listings, bank statements, revenue accounts, and fund balances.
  
• Prepares standardized financial and operational reports, including sales tax, mileage, collections, and account balance reports.
  
• Provides lead direction to bookkeeping machine operators and other support staff, as assigned.
  
• Verifies the accuracy of inventory, stock, and equipment records by reconciling receipts, issues, invoices, and physical inventory reports.
  
• Compiles and prepares discrepancy reports, inventory analyses, and statistical summaries related to inventory operations.
  
• Conducts routine office and field reviews to verify the clerical accuracy of accounting documents, including petty cash reports, cash register receipts, collection records, and other financial documentation.
  
• Ensures compliance with accounting procedures and maintains accurate financial records to support departmental operations and reporting requirements.
  

For more information, please view the classification specification: Account Clerk I

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, and completion of a high school or higher-level course* in bookkeeping or elementary accounting.

*To qualify under Option II, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your transcript demonstrating completion of the required coursework. The document should show the number of units (if applicable), the title of the course completed, and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International coursework must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf . 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.

Withhold Information:
No withholds will be allowed. Required experience and/ or coursework completion must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Physical Class:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent.

Examination Content:
This examination will consist of TWO (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.
• Accounts Receivable: Invoice Processing, Check and Cash Receipts, Aging Reports, 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

Applicants may be invited to participate in both Part I and Part II. However, only those who meet the Requirements to Qualify and receive a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I will have Part II scored.

Applicants must meet the 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.

Exam Review:
Some exam components are not subject to review by candidates. Multiple-choice and simulation assessments are not reviewable by candidates per CSR 7.19.

Transfer of Test Responses:

• Applicants who are concurrently applying to the Account Clerk II, R0578N-R exam will take identical test parts one time only.
• If you have taken identical assessments recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this exam.
• This examination contains test components that may be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to those exams.

Test Preparation:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County, as they occur.

Application and Filing Information:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant 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 the refusal of the application or the rescission of the 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 in the application, so it is important that a valid email address is provided. Applicants who unsubscribe or opt out of email communications may access notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and reviewing 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 rescheduling an exam part. Add the email addresses below to your approved sender list to prevent notifications from being filtered as spam or junk mail.

• jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

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 governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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.

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.

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 among races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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 Accommodation Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Testing Accommodation Phone: (213) 441-3150
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
Department Contact Name: James Cheung
Department Contact Phone and Email: (213) 433-2962 and jcheung@hr.lacounty.gov

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Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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