THE CITYCulver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $238 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Community Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.
THE POSITIONApplications will be accepted between Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Thursday, September 19, 2024. ** Please note only the first 100 applications submitted will be considered, the job posting may close without prior notice.** The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:
- Positions in this classification are responsible for performing accounting clerical work of considerable difficulty including the compilation and verification of difficult, complex, financial and statistical data from a wide variety of sources and the maintenance of budget controls for a number of organizational units or projects.
- Maintains various ledgers, journals, accounts, and other similar accounting records.
- Prepares reports, summaries, and balances and identifies problems and recommends solutions for assigned responsibilities.
- Reconciles bank statements and all subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger, and when required or approved, prepares general adjustments and transfers, and prepares regular monthly and adjusting journal entries.
- Receives, verifies, and accounts for large volumes of money using a personal computer, exercising extreme care and accuracy in handling money and making change.
- Operates a variety of office machines including calculators, personal computers, and other machines.
- Posts entries from supportive records and balances against other records.
- Checks records for arithmetic accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards and procedures.
- Audits invoices against services rendered by checking the invoice against purchase orders and requisitions.
- Follows up and corrects any discrepancies in invoice transmittals, billed prices, discounts, and terms of payment.
- Withholds payments or invoices pending submission of sufficient evidence for the claim. Identifies better methods for meeting service demands through streamlining and improving work methods and tests these possible improvements.
- Prepares, maintains, validates, and audits the City's payroll records assuring the proper and accurate maintenance of these records. Prepares checks, various records, and reports.
- Promptly corrects errors and makes changes to payroll records. Keeps such record in a current and up-to-date status. Reconciles the payroll register. Advises departments' staff on time card entry when necessary.
- Contacts vendors to rectify errors, reconcile statements, and expedite payments. Processes invoices for payment.
- Leads and participates in the work of Account Clerks including the determination of work procedures, assigning duties, training, assisting in solving work problems, enforcing City regulations and policies, and promoting work efficiency.
- Maintains an effective working relationship with fellow employees and the public.
- Monitors the quality and quantity of the work of Account Clerks by reviewing progress to determine if work schedules are being met.
- Identifies problems in the quantity and quality of work and takes prompt and effective corrective action.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability would be qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and ability would be: High school graduation or equivalent and five (5) years of clerical accounting experience, preferably supplemented with college coursework in accounting. Knowledge and experience with computer software, including spreadsheet programs, is desirable.
Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list. Please note: There is a six month waiting period to re-test; therefore, applicants who have participated in the examination process within the preceding six (6) months will be deferred and will need to re-apply after the six (6) month waiting period.
- WRITTEN TEST (weighted at 50%): To assess Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Accounting Clerical Skills (Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 14, 2024).
- ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (weighted at 50%): To evaluate training, experience and personal qualifications. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of October 28, 2024).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.
Conditions of Employment: - Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
- Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
- E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.
The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640. The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.
This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
https://www.culvercity.org/jobs
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Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
