Accounting Clerk -Iii
Listed on 2026-09-16
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Location: California
Description
Grade I -$20.012 - $27.062 Hourly
Salary InformationGrade I -$20.012 - $27.062 Hourly
Grade II -$21.545 - $29.441 Hourly
Grade III - $23.187 - $31.670 Hourly
Examples of DutiesUnder 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.
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following options:
Option AOne 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 BOne 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
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 applicant's 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.
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 QualificationsExperience 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.
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…
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