ACCOUNTING CLERK TRAINEE 1225 (REVISED 05-23-25)

Accounting Clerk Trainees receive intensive on the-job instruction and training, and experience as a trainee under close supervision performing a variety of clerical accounting work of average complexity, or routine and repetitive clerical accounting duties on a continuous basis; and receive evaluations periodically as the training progresses to ensure performance milestones are met and critical competencies are assessed.

These are intended to develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to qualify for transition to the Accounting Clerk Assistant class.

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Employees employed as Accounting Clerk Trainees are appointed to positions which are designated as temporary training positions in accordance with Section 5.30 of the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners. Employment as Accounting Clerk Trainees is limited to 24 months on-the-job training, including 12 months of full time paid clerical accounting work.

Upon successful completion of the on-the-job training program and receipt of a letter of recommendation from an employing City department, incumbents will receive a regular appointment to Accounting Clerk Assistant and begin a six-month probationary period. New appointees who do not successfully complete the temporary training period will be terminated from the class.

The Accounting Clerk Trainee class will be utilized for the duration of the Bridge-to-Jobs Program solely as a pathway for Bridge-to-Jobs Program participants to eventually transition to full-time regular appointment as an Accounting Clerk.

• Current placement in the Bridge-to-Jobs candidate pool with the City of Los Angeles; and
• A Letter of Recommendation from the personnel office of the employing City department, which includes a statement on the department’s willingness to hire the employee as an Accounting Clerk Trainee. The letter must be attached to the application at the time of filing.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Appointments to the class of Accounting Clerk Trainee, Class Code 1225, will be made to temporary training positions in accordance with Section 5.30 of the Rules of the Board of Civil Service Commissioners for a maximum duration of five years. New appointees who do not successfully complete the temporary training period will be terminated from the class.

2. The positions of Accounting Clerk Trainee in the Department of Animal Services, Building and Safety, Cannabis Regulation, Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Recreation and Parks, and Public Works - Bureau of Sanitation require a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of appointment.

Candidates will not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their DMV 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.Applications WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON THE CITY APPLICATION FORM. Applications may be obtained on our website at https://per.lacity.org/application.pdf.

Applications MAY ONLY be submitted to the Human Resources/Personnel Services Section of the City Department providing your letter of recommendation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen the following day. This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Examination Weight: Application Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%

The examination will consist entirely of review of candidates' City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that minimum requirements are met.

Since these reviews will be made solely on the basis of the written information contained on the candidate's City employment application, it is each candidate's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete with accurate descriptions of relevant experience.

Individuals appointed to the class of Accounting Clerk Trainee will receive on-the-job training to assist them with developing the critical competencies required for successful performance in the targeted, regular civil service classification of Accounting Clerk.

A list of the critical competencies required by the regular civil service classification and additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Accounting Clerk.

NOTES

• This examination is based on a validation study.
• 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% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
• In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 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.