Senior Account Clerk

Salary : $60,252.00 - $73,236.00 AnnuallyLocation : Lakewood, CAJob Type : Full-TimeJob Number : 2025-37Department : Finance & Administrative ServicesOpening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 2 : 00 PM PacificMax Number of Applicants : 150 Description This current vacancy is assigned to the parking control / cashiering division in which the primary roll will be processing receipts collected for payment. Some Senior Account Clerk positions require bilingual skills (Spanish), the current vacancy does not require this skill, but it is highly desirable.This recruitment will close at 2 : 00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025 or once 150 completed applications have been received, whichever comes first. Under general supervision, maintains assigned sets of financial, statistical or accounting records using computer equipment and automated financial system software. Incumbents are assigned to work in one or more functional areas within the Finance & Administrative Services Department, which include : business licensing, water utility customer service parking enforcement, cashiering, accounts payable or accounts receivable. Examples of DutiesDuties may include, but are not limited to the following : Assist customers applying for business licenses and license renewals and process the applicationsProcess parking citation paymentsRespond to in-person, e-mail, and telephone inquiries and requests from the public regarding city services and department activitiesAssist in processing applications for permits for firework stands, entertainment, film, special events and short-term rentalsCommunicate department activities to outside agenciesVerify and process cash receipts collected for paymentPost receipts to various accountsEnter and retrieve data from various city computer programs (i.e. business license, utility billing, and parking enforcement)Process water and refuse account paymentsMay assist with entering purchase orders into the computerReconcile accountsMaintain indexes, files and other recordsProcess outgoing mailUse a two-way radio to receive and send messages to personnel in the fieldPerform other duties as assigned QualificationsEducation & Experience : Graduation from high school (or equivalent) supplemented by college coursework in accounting, business administration or a related field; and three years of experience performing clerical duties and / or customer service duties in a government finance, purchasing, accounting, banking, retail / cashiering or related setting. Associates Degree is highly desirable.License : Must possess of a valid California Class C Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and a good driving record.Knowledge of : Basic accounting principles and procedures; cashiering practices and procedures; computer and financial software and systems; arithmetic functions; MS Office Suite (MS Word Excel and Outlook); correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; principles of customer service.Skills & Abilities to : Perform financial and statistical records work; multitask in a fast pace environment; operate a personal computer and learn various software programs; interpret and apply city policies appropriately; communicate effectively in-person, over the telephone and via email; learn to operate a two-way radio; operate office equipment including cash register, folder, check encoder, postage machine, 10-key calculator; able to perform 10-key operation with speed and accuracy.Physical and Mental Demands : Ability to see and hear within normal ranges and dexterity to read, write, type, operate office equipment such as a computer, telephone, calculator, copier, fax machine, pencils, pens, scissors, stapler; ability to drive vehicle, be at work daily and on time, communicate orally, in writing and over the telephone; understand written and verbal directions. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Supplemental InformationThe benefits package associated with regular full-time positions includes : Retirement Formula - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement system 2% at 55 for "classic" CalPERS members and 2% at 62 for "new" CalPERS members 2. The City does not participate in Social SecurityGenerous Leave Programs - 11 paid holidays; sick leave; and two weeks annual vacation (three weeks after three years, four weeks after 15 years)Health Insurance - Cafeteria benefit plan includes medical and dental options (City participates in the CalPERS medical insurance plans). Employee cafeteria allowance for single employee only coverage is $1,359.02 per month; for employee 1 eligible dependent coverage is $1,590.00; and for employee 2 or more eligible dependents coverage is $1,775.00. City paid life insurance, long-term disability and vision insurance for the employee.Other Benefits : Longevity pay beginning at the completion of 10 years of qualified service; career medical retiree benefit programs1. Benefits package information is based on current benefit information and subject to change, based on labor agreements; federal, state and / or local laws or resolutions. 2. For qualified public employees who are "classic" CalPERS members and City employees with membership into CalPERS prior to 1 / 1 / 2013 enrollment will be into the 2% at 55 formula. Pension benefits for employees hired on or after 1 / 1 / 2013 and are "new" CalPERS members are subject to the Public Employees Pension Reform Act provisions and will be enrolled into the 2% at 62 formula.Selection Procedure : All properly submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates appearing to have the best qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process which may require any combination of the following : a written examination, a performance examination and one or more oral interviews. Not all applicants may be tested or interviewed. Important InformationThe provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.APPLICATION PROCESS : Applications must be filled out completely and clearly show that the qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible List, or discharge from employment. Resumes may be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of a standard City application form. All application materials become the property of the City of Lakewood and are not returnable.COMPENSATION : City employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, therefore, published monthly salary is for illustration purposes only, rounded to whole dollars. Actual salary is based on hourly rate rounded to four decimal places.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY : The City of Lakewood does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES : Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are encouraged to apply for City employment. Those who require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must make such a request to the Personnel Department, in writing, at least three working days prior to the date of the testing procedure. Individuals requesting accommodation in the testing process will be required to provide documentation of such need.IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT OF 1986 : In compliance with the Act, all new employees must verify their identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.FINGERPRINTING : Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.RESTRICTIONS ON NEPOTISM : The employment of relatives can create undesirable results, particularly in connection with performance evaluation, discipline, and general morale of other workers. Therefore, it is the city's policy that no relative of any City officer or employee to which this resolution applies shall be employed, if said City officer or employee is in a supervisory, lead or subordinate position over said relative in the areas of hiring, setting compensation, discipline or termination. "Relatives" for this purpose include son, daughter, mother, father, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, or persons living in the same household. The City does not prohibit employment of two people who are married to each other or who are the registered domestic partners of each other pursuant to the California Family Code (section 297 et seq.). Nonetheless, the City will not employ spouses or registered domestic partners in the same division or facility in situations where such action is determined to be inappropriate because of reasons of supervision, safety, security or morale.PHYSICAL EXAMINATION : Employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.TUBERCULOSIS TESTING : Candidates selected to work in a position requiring contact with children must submit a certificate or notice documenting that within the last two years they have been examined and found to be free of communicable tuberculosis. The certificate or notice must be signed by a licensed examining physician or public health agency.POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE : Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION : All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.EMERGENCY SERVICE : All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.PROBATIONARY PERIOD : Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than six months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.The benefits package associated with regular full-time positions includes : Retirement Formula - The City participates in the CalPERS retirement system 2% at 55 for "classic" CalPERS members and 2% at 62 for "new" CalPERS members 2. The City does not participate in Social SecurityGenerous Leave Programs - 11 paid holidays; sick leave; and two weeks annual vacation (three weeks after three years, four weeks after 15 years)Health Insurance - Cafeteria benefit plan includes medical and dental options (City participates in the CalPERS medical insurance plans). Employee cafeteria allowance for single employee only coverage is $1,359.02 per month; for employee 1 eligible dependent coverage is $1,590.00; and for employee 2 or more eligible dependents coverage is $1,775.00. City paid life insurance, long-term disability and vision insurance for the employeeOther Benefits : Longevity pay beginning at the completion of 10 years of qualified service; career medical retiree benefit programs1 Benefits package information is based on current benefit information and subject to change, based on labor agreements; federal, state and / or local laws or resolutions. 2 For qualified public employees who are "classic" CalPERS members and City employees with membership into CalPERS prior to 1 / 1 / 2013 enrollment will be into the 2% at 55 formula. Pension benefits for employees hired on or after 1 / 1 / 2013 and are "new" CalPERS members are subject to the Public Employees Pension Reform Act provisions and will be enrolled into the 2% at 62 formula.01 Which one of the following best describes your highest level of education completed? Some high school, did not graduate High School Graduate, or G.E.D. Less than 2 years of college 2 years of college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree 02 Indicate the major of your degree : Not Applicable Accounting / Finance Political Science / Public Administration Business Administration Other related field Other non-related field 03 Indicate your total years of work experience performing clerical duties : None Less than 6 months 6 months - 12 months 1 - 2 years 2 - 4 years 4 years 04 Indicate the areas in which you have provided clerical support : Not Applicable Government Finance Purchasing Accounting Banking Retail / Cashiering Other related setting Other non-related 05 Indicate your total years of work experience in customer service : None Less than 6 months 6 months - 12 months 1 - 2 years 2 - 4 years 4 years 06 Indicate the areas in which you provided customer service : Not Applicable Government Finance Purchasing Accounting Banking Retail / Cashiering Other related setting Other non-related setting 07 Indicate the years of work experience you have in cashiering : None Less than 6 months 6 months - 12 months 1 - 2 years 2 - 4 years 4 years 08 Indicate the areas in which you have provided cashiering services : Not Applicable Government Finance Purchasing Accounting Banking Retail Food Service Industry Other related setting Other non-related 09 Are you bilingual? Yes No 10 If you answered yes on the previous question, please specify the language in which you are bilingual : Required Question

Salary : $60,252 - $73,236