Account Clerk

**This is an open recruitment to fill one future full-time vacancy.** The incumbent will enjoy working a 4/10 work schedule (Monday through Thursday). A 4% COLA increase is scheduled for July 1, 2027. The incumbent will enjoy a family environment and be a part of an enthusiastic work force that has its own spirit committee that facilitates monthly employee events. The incumbent will thrive working in this small culture environment allowing them to grow their knowledge, experience, resume, and prepare them for advancement by introducing them to a variety of finance related projects and responsibilities. **Come be a part of our family and see what makes La Palma a nice place to live and work! Click here: [Join our team!](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lapalma)** Under general supervision, processes utility billing data with heavy customer service emphasis and problem solving abilities; receives and answers inquiries by phone and in person; performs a variety of clerical and office support work related to the processing of financial transactions, record keeping and the preparation and reconciliation of financial and accounting records and reports; serves as the City's main receptionist; and performs other duties as required. The Account Clerk is the first working-level class in the Account Clerk series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents perform work in accounts receivable and/or accounts payable, in addition to performing a variety of record keeping, reconciliation and report preparation activities. As knowledge and experience are gained, the work becomes broader in scope, assignments are more varied and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with the Senior Account Clerk. Incumbents may advance to the higher-level class after gaining the knowledge, skills, and experience that meet the qualifications and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: An original City of La Palma application must be submitted online at www.lapalmaca.gov. The City must receive completed applications, resumes, and supplemental questionnaires by the final filing date and time listed to be eligible for consideration. Facsimiles will not be accepted. Resumes will not, nor will references to a resume, be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Please note, that the City now notifies all applicants by e-mail. Applicants that indicate a paper notification preference, will still receive paper notices; however, the information contained in those notices will likely be delayed. During the recruitment process, we encourage applicants to check their e-mail account frequently. SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be screened and those candidates who present the most relevant qualifications and possess the required licenses and certificates for the position will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include testing and oral interviews. A Background Investigation, including a criminal record check may be required. All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a post-offer medical exam (including a drug and alcohol screen). Should a qualified individual with disabilities need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the examination process, the City of La Palma must be notified no later than five working days prior to the scheduled examination date. The City of La Palma does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or disability. Equal employment opportunity will apply to all personnel actions, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations, and rehires. NOTE: All employees of the City of La Palma are designated by both State law and City ordinance to be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a declared…