City of Los Angeles
ACCOUNTANT 1513
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
DUTIES
Performs professional accounting work in the research, preparation, maintenance, control, and reconciliation of financial records and reports in accordance with the principles of governmental and public accounting.ANNUAL SALARY
$71,159 to $104,045REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and at least 24 semester or 36 quarter units in accounting.PROCESS NOTES
Applicants who are currently enrolled in their final semester or quarter before graduation from an accredited college or university may apply. However, they cannot be appointed until they have received their degree and completed all the required coursework, including 24 semester or 36 quarter units in accounting.Course titles, number of units, and completion dates for each course must be listed in the City application if you did not receive a degree in Accounting.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at
this link .Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with accounting courses, credit earned, and grade received) or qualifying degree to their online application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted online. When you are viewing the online job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. Online job bulletins are also available at
this link .APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted online on the following dates:Filing Period 1: From FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024Filing Period 2: From FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 to THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date.SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weights:Interview - 100%The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Learning Ability; Self Management; Technology Application; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Tact; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles including governmental, cost, and commercial accounting; electronic data processing principles as they apply to accounting and other financial work; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); accounting systems and procedures related to analysis, development, and implementation; office practices and procedures such as record retention and filing; preparing, analyzing and interpreting complex electronically produced and written financial data and reports; written material such as contracts, legal documents, and procedural manuals.For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of NOVEMBER 25, 2024 to DECEMBER 6, 2024. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of JULY 28, 2025 to AUGUST 8, 2025.NOTES
This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
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Performs professional accounting work in the research, preparation, maintenance, control, and reconciliation of financial records and reports in accordance with the principles of governmental and public accounting.ANNUAL SALARY
$71,159 to $104,045REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and at least 24 semester or 36 quarter units in accounting.PROCESS NOTES
Applicants who are currently enrolled in their final semester or quarter before graduation from an accredited college or university may apply. However, they cannot be appointed until they have received their degree and completed all the required coursework, including 24 semester or 36 quarter units in accounting.Course titles, number of units, and completion dates for each course must be listed in the City application if you did not receive a degree in Accounting.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at
this link .Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with accounting courses, credit earned, and grade received) or qualifying degree to their online application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted online. When you are viewing the online job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. Online job bulletins are also available at
this link .APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted online on the following dates:Filing Period 1: From FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024Filing Period 2: From FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 to THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date.SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weights:Interview - 100%The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Learning Ability; Self Management; Technology Application; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Tact; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles including governmental, cost, and commercial accounting; electronic data processing principles as they apply to accounting and other financial work; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB); accounting systems and procedures related to analysis, development, and implementation; office practices and procedures such as record retention and filing; preparing, analyzing and interpreting complex electronically produced and written financial data and reports; written material such as contracts, legal documents, and procedural manuals.For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of NOVEMBER 25, 2024 to DECEMBER 6, 2024. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of JULY 28, 2025 to AUGUST 8, 2025.NOTES
This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
this link .
#J-18808-Ljbffr