SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK

Accounting Clerk

This list may be used to fill future vacancies in the Finance, Police, and Fire departments.

Application filing period : This recruitment will close on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. In the event a sufficient number of qualified applications are received before the closing date, the recruitment may close prior to the closing date. Applicants are urged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Ideal candidate : The ideal candidate for this position possesses strong analytical skills, is customer service oriented, a self-starter, and bilingual in either Spanish or Chinese.

The position : Under general supervision, performs more difficult and complex clerical accounting duties, including financial, statistical, payroll, billings, and inputting; maintain journals and ledgers; process and receive payroll related documents and records; bank deposits and reconciles bank statements; processes insurance billings, warrants, utility billings, and business license / pet licenses; audits purchase orders, revenue receipts, warrants, unemployment insurance billing, utility billings, license renewals, and other payments; processes reports and payments for Federal and State income taxes; review and audit all warrant requests prior to computer input; analyzes and reconciles data and accounts; assist in year-end closing process; makes PERS and contract payments; compiles projects; file completed warrants; operates word processing equipment; audits and reconciles payroll and CRA statements; answers the general public and employee inquiries; composes general correspondence; assists in the operation and maintenance of the computer. And performs other related duties as required.

Organizational responsibilities : This class reports to supervising staff in the Management Services Department and may supervise other clerical personnel.

Qualification guidelines :

Experience & Education : Any combination of experience and education that could provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Graduation from high school, AND two to three years of increasingly difficult accounting responsibilities are required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Knowledge of : Accounting principles (preferably of government organizations) through the intermediate level; knowledge of purchasing requirements (preferably municipal purchasing); data processing applications and usage; back-up procedures relating to computers; word processing and computer equipment; and general office procedures. Skills / Abilities : Audit and reconcile various financial accounts; compile statistical and financial reports; perform assigned tasks with minimum directions and supervision; make intelligent decisions based on questions about available data; follow oral and written instructions; effectively research billing reports; set priorities; give instructions; work long periods of time with numbers; high accuracy; type and operate various office equipment such as typewriter, calculator, data processing equipment; maintain good relationships with others; and the ability to type accurately.

Benefits : Following is a summary of the provided benefits. For further information, refer to the unit's Salary Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding.

Holidays : 116 hours of paid holidays per year.

Vacation : 80 hours of vacation each year plus eight additional hours for each year served beginning with the employee's sixth anniversary to a maximum of 200 hours per year.

Sick Leave : 96 hours of sick leave. Cash out and reimbursement options are available with restrictions. Automatic enrollment in catastrophic leave bank.

Medical Insurance : The City contributes up to $1,450 / mo toward medical insurance for employees, eligible dependents and retirees. Employees have a variety of medical insurance plans to choose from. Those who waive City-paid medical coverage & present proof of insurance in a non-City employee's health insurance plan will receive $300 / mo. cash in lieu.

Dental Insurance : The City contributes up to $100 / mo toward dental insurance for the employee & eligible dependents.

Vision Insurance : The City contributes up to $30 / mo toward vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents.

Life Insurance : The City provides a $100,000 life insurance policy. Additional life insurance is available.

Long Term Disability Insurance : The City pays the premium for long-term disability insurance for the employee.

Retirement : Employees are covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System at, 2.7%@55 (Classic), single highest year or 2%@62 (PEPRA), three average years, as determined by PEPRA. Classic members pay the full 8% and new members pay 7.25% of the employee contribution. The City does not participate in the Social Security System, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution.

Employee Assistance Program : Regular, full-time employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and consultation services for family, stress, financial and legal issues.

Medicare : Employees pay the mandatory 1.45% contribution.

Credit Union : F & A Credit Union is available to employees.

Deferred Compensation : Available to all employees who wish to participate. The City contributes up to $50 per pay period for enrolled employees.

Bilingual Pay : $50.00 / month for the ability to speak a qualified second language. An additional $100.00 / month available for the ability to translate documents in a qualified second language.

Tuition Reimbursement : Those who have passed probation are eligible for reimbursement up to $3,500 annually for approved courses & books at Cal-State LA University tuition rates.

Drug / Alcohol Free Workplace : It is the policy of the City of Monterey Park to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants for City employment are expected to comply.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 : In compliance with IRCA of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.