Account Clerk II

Salary : $43,589.16 - $51,006.60 AnnuallyLocation : Compton, CAJob Type : Full-TimeJob Number : 24-25 : 45Department : City TreasurerOpening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific GENERAL PURPOSE Under general directions to perform and supervise a variety of difficult and responsible clerical and typing work in connection with keeping or checking financial and statistical reports and accounts; and to do related work as required or assigned. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manually and through the use of mechanical and electrical accounting equipment post, tabulates, extends, enters, and summarizes data; verifies and balances accounts, prepare or checks warrants; receives, receipts, and accounts, prepares bank deposits; makes arithmetical computations; operates various mechanical and electrical office and accounting equipment; types reports, letters, and other documents; maintains files; answers personal mail and telephone inquires; performs other related duties of similar difficulty as required or assigned; may supervise the work of assistants. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience : Equivalent to graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by courses in financial recordkeeping. Two (2) years of financial experience performing tasks and assignments equivalent to an Account Clerk I.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESGeneral knowledge of modern office methods and equipment used in financial and clerical work; ability to operate a variety of mechanical and electrical accounting equipment ability to make arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy; ability to operate a typewriter; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates, initiative; integrity; good physical condition.EXAMINATIONThe purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTSThe City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.ELIGIBLE LISTSRecruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).PLEASE NOTE : All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDUREA candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).EXAMINATION RECORDSAll examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.VETERAN'S PREFERENCEIn all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.FRINGE BENEFITSThe City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes : retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.The City of Compton offers an excellent benefits program which includes membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS); family-covered insurances : dental, health, vision; life insurance (for employee only); Employee Assistance Program; auto allowance; seven personal leave days; 15 holidays (including birthday); vacation; sick leave; bereavement leave; educational reimbursement; personal development; deferred compensation; 4 / 10 work week. The City also pays the employee's 8% share (9% for Fire personnel only) of contribution towards retirement.Retirement : Employees hired after January 1, 2013, who are new to CalPERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 retirement plan and will be required to pay up to 50% (currently 6.5%) of the normal PERS cost. Dental : The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium towards the HMO dental insurance plan.Health : The City pays 100% of the full family monthly premium based at Kaiser's Los Angeles area rates. Employees selecting health plans with higher monthly premiums than Kaiser Los Angeles area will incur out-of-pocket costs.Vision : The City offers a voluntary vision insurance plan.Life : The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employee only towards $45,000 life insurance coverage.Employee Assistance Program : Provides confidential counseling, education and referral for work and life issues at no cost to the employee; subject to program provisions.Personal Leave Days : Employees are allowed to designate up to three (3) days or 24 hours of accrued sick leave as personal leave per calendar year.Holidays : Fifteen (15) per fiscal year which include : Independence Day, Labor Day, Admissions Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day (day following), Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Employee's Birthday, Cesar Chavez DaySick : Employees accrue eight hours of sick leave per month.Bereavement : Three working days (or five working days for out of State services) per incident for the death of an immediate family member : spouse, father, current father-in-law, mother, current mother-in-law, grandfather, grandmother, son, daughter, brother, sister, step-mother, step-father, step-son and step-daughter).Educational Reimbursement : Employees receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year for job-related courses.Deferred Compensation : 4 / 10 Work Week : The City of Compton observes a 4 / 10 work week schedule : Monday - Thursday : 7 : 00 a. m. - 6 : 00 p. m. We are closed each Friday.01 Please list your highest level of education : High School Diploma GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree None of the above 02 Please list the years of financial experience you posses : 0-1 years 1 year 2 years 3 years of more 03 This brings you to the end of your application. Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following : 1. Read the entire job description and understand the position you are applying for.2. Read the Minimum Qualifications and clearly state your relevant experience and education on your application; including any licenses and / or certificates if applicable.(Note : resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of a completed application.)3. Attach any proof of education, licenses and / or certificates if applicable.4. Completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided. 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Salary : $43,589 - $51,007