ACCOUNTING CLERK I-III

ACCOUNTING CLERK I-III

Salary

$20.01 - $31.67 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

C02AN-26

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Wednesday, September 2, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I -$20.012 - $27.062 Hourly

Grade II -$21.545 - $29.441 Hourly

Grade III - $23.187 - $31.670 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under direct supervision, performs various clerical accounting duties in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of accounting records; prepares, assembles, tabulates, verifies, files, and scans bills, vouchers, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders; collects and/or accounts for money; prepares and/or assists in the preparation of financial spreadsheets and/or statistical reports; posts balances and adjusts accounts; prepares or assists with analyses, schedules, reconciliations, and other cost data issues; monitors, reconciles, and/or reimburses petty cash/check funds; may enter, access, or modify on-line accounting and financial data; codes Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions to ensure expenses and revenue are applied accurately; may assist with Fixed Asset inventory and reconciles credit card revenues ledger; may interface with vendors in person, by telephone, or by email; may assign and review the work of others; may provide support to other accounting staff; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Applicants must meet one (1) of the following options:

OPTION A: One year of paid, full-time equivalent clerical accounting experience involving the maintenance of financial records pertinent to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or similar functions.

OR

OPTION B: One year of education (24 semester units/36 quarter units) from an accredited college or university, which includes successful completion of one or more courses listed below (proof required)*:

• Elementary accounting or bookkeeping
• Computer applications
• Office practices and procedures

OR

OPTION C: Any combination of the education (proof required)* and experience stated above equivalent to one year.

• Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicants name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office or other related software;
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with customers and coworkers;
• Ability to solve problems and make recommendations;
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard by touch.

The position may require overtime, weekend and/or holiday hours as needed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Advanced Purchase Inventory Control Systems (ADPICS), and/or Financial Accounting Management Information Systems (FAMIS), and/or Tyler Munis, and/or other automated financial systems, including purchase change orders, contract entry, contract change orders, and reviewing balance reports; Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Knowledge of Government Accounting; Education in fields related to accounting such as finance or grant management; Experience with SharePoint and Power Automate for processing approvals; Comfortable using the Microsoft Office Suite for day-to-day job functions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application and Supplemental Application..........................................Qualifying

Written Exam…………………............................................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veteran's DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of the close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the Citys Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. C02AN-26 AC:FGV HR:09/02/2026

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position of ACCOUNTING CLERK I-III. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov and include ACCOUNTING CLERK I-III in the subject line. Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

• Yes

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Applicants must meet one (1) of the following options to qualify: OPTION A: One year of paid, full-time equivalent clerical accounting experience involving the maintenance of financial records pertinent to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or similar functions. OR OPTION B: One year of education (24 semester units/36 quarter units) from an accredited college or university, which includes successful completion of one or more courses listed below (proof required): • Elementary accounting or bookkeeping • Computer applications • Office practices and procedures OR OPTION C: Any combination of the education (proof required) and experience stated above equivalent to one year. Please indicate how you meet the requirements to file for Accounting Clerk I-III.

• OPTION A: One year of paid, full-time equivalent clerical accounting experience involving the maintenance of financial records pertinent to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or similar functions.
• OPTION B: One year of education (24 semester units/36 quarter units) from an accredited college or university, which includes successful completion of one or more courses listed below (proof required)*: (a) Elementary accounting or bookkeeping (b) Computer applications (c) Office practices and procedures
• OPTION C: Any combination of the education (proof required)* and experience stated above equivalent to one year.
• I do not meet any of the above requirements. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from this process.

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If you selected Option A or C for Question #2, please provide specific information about any paid, full-time equivalent clerical accounting experience you possess involving the maintenance of financial records pertinent to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, or similar functions. Please follow the format below for each work experience held. 1) Job Title 2) Employer Name 3) Dates of Employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Scheduled Hours per week 5) Job Duties Performed If you do not possess any qualifying experience, please type NONE. Do not copy and paste your resume and do not type "see resume". Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.

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If you selected Option B or C for Question #2, have you attached your proofs of education such as college transcripts to your online application? NOTE: Applicants wishing to use education to meet the Requirements to File must upload their transcripts to the online application at the time of filing. All transcripts must contain the applicants name on the form, and must indicate the field of study and/or degree conferred date. Applicants who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing. Transcripts, and/or proofs of educational equivalency not submitted at the time of filing will not be accepted at a later time.

• Yes, I have attached my educational proofs.
• No, I have not attached my educational proofs at this time.
• This does not apply to me.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (Optional): Please review and indicate any Desirable Qualifications that apply to your experience. Selecting none of these options will not disqualify you from consideration.

• Experience with Advanced Purchase Inventory Control Systems (ADPICS).
• Experience with Financial Accounting Management Information Systems (FAMIS).
• Experience with Tyler Munis.
• Experience with other automated financial systems.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting.
• Education in fields related to accounting such as finance or grant management.
• Experience with SharePoint and Power Automate for processing approvals.
• Comfortable using the Microsoft Office Suite for day-to-day job functions.
• None of the above.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS CONTINUED (Optional): If you selected any Desirable Qualifications above, please provide details for each using the following format: 1) Job Title 2) Employer Name 3) Dates of Employment 4) Scheduled Hours per week 5) Job Duties Performed If this does not apply to you, type "N/A".

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

• Yes
• No

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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship. If none please write N/A.

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GENERAL QUESTIONS: Are you claiming Veterans Preference? Note: If you answer "YES", a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 Form (or other appropriate documentation) must be attached with your application at time of filing.

• Yes
• No

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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for ACCOUNTING CLERK I-III, NeoGov Job Number: C02AN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link: Local Hiring Preferences

and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: C02AN-26. Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visit Hiring Preferences

Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:.

• I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.
• I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me. I do not wish to be considered for local hiring preference points, even if eligible.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:: By answering "Yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact Talent Acquisition at (562) 570-6202.

• Yes
• No

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By answering "Yes", I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veterans preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing. For information on evaluation services: Education Evaluation Services Do you attach any of the following?

• Yes
• No

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By answering "yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that: 1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

• Yes

Required Question

Employer City of Long Beach

Department Multiple Departments - (CL) Address Human Resources Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone (562) 570-6202

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach