Accountant

Salary:

$71,159.00 - $104,045.00 Annually

Location :

CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type:

FULL-TIME

Job Number:

1513 O 2024/09/13 C

Department:

ALL DEPARTMENTS

Opening Date:

09/13/2024

Closing Date:

9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$71,159 to $104,045

NOTES

:
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

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.

REQUIREMENT(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 http://per.lacity.org/Accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf.

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 on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line.

When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon.

On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity

NOTE

:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below:

Filing Period 1: From FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Filing Period 2: From FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 to THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025

The 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. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.

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; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Accountant.

Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line.

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.

Candidates may take the test only once every 365 days during the administration of the examination. Names may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after six months.

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. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.

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.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:

There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:

01

To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:

-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add ******** to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.
02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03

I am currently:

A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
An exempt City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
An exempt City of Los Angeles employee without receiving civil service status.
A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

04

Please note that qualifying education for this examination 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 http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%******** .pdf

I understand the information provide above.

05

I have

GRADUATED

from an accredited four-year college or university:

Yes
No

06

I am currently enrolled in my

final

semester or quarter before graduation from an accredited four-year college or university:

Yes
No

07

In the text box below, enter the following information:
• School Name of four year college or university
• Location
• Type of Degree Earned
• Major
• Graduation Date or Anticipated Graduation Date

08

I have

COMPLETED OR am currently enrolled

in my final semester or quarter of completing at least

24 semester or 36 quarter units in ACCOUNTING.

Yes
No

09

In the text box below, list the courses you have

completed

in

ACCOUNTING :

Applicants must list the school name, course title with number of semester or quarter units and completion dates. In order to meet the minimum requirement you must list at least 24 semester or 36 quarter units in Accounting.

Example: University of Southern California - Accounting 370 External Financial Reporting Issues - 4 semester units - Spring 2020

NOTE:
Failure to provide this information will result in your disqualification from this examination. If you received a degree in accounting, you are exempt from listing out all courses in accounting; simply enter in the text box below that you received an accounting degree and indicate the graduation date and institution.

10

In the text box below, list the

ACCOUNTING

courses in which you are

currently enrolled in your final semester or quarter :

Applicants must list the school name, course title with number of semester or quarter units and anticipated completion dates.

Example: University of Southern California - Accounting 463 Internal Audit - 2 semester units - Anticipated Fall 2024

If you do not have any Accounting courses in progress, enter "None."

11

RETAKE RESTRICTION:

I have taken the Accountant test in the past 365 days.

Candidates may take the test only once every 365 days during the administration of the examination. Names may be removed from the open competitive eligible list after six months.

Yes, I have taken the Accountant test in the past 365 days and understand that I am not eligible to apply at this time.
No

12

IMPORTANT NOTE: I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

Required Question