ACCOUNT CLERK

Salary : $49,400.00 - $68,099.20 Annually

Location : Burbank, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25OCP-4

Department : All City Departments

Opening Date : 09 / 26 / 2025

NOTE : We are continuously seeking qualified candidates for Account Clerk across all City departments through this ongoing recruitment process. Candidates who pass all qualifying phases (minimum qualification review, written examination, and / or oral interview) will advance to the hiring department who will have access to a pool of candidates to initiate the selection process. Please note that the time frame for the recruitment timeline will vary, contingent upon when vacancies arise.

Any candidate who withdraws, fails to appear, or fails at any part of the testing process, will be subject to the 90-day waiting period for re-application for this position. Candidates will be removed from the ongoing candidate pool six (6) months from the dates of placement in the pool.

Under direction, to perform technical governmental and proprietary fund accounting; perform treasury functions, purchasing, payroll, fixed assets, and accounts payable; and other related work as required.

Essential Functions

Process and review accounting postings; prepare journal entries; prepare various reconciliation's including bank, accounting, and investment activity recorded on statements, ledgers and journals; maintain various financial records and files; process and prepare requisitions, purchase orders and other related purchasing documents; record, number, maintain, and inventory fixed assets; review account coding and process invoices for payment; assist in payroll preparation; review, calculate and process payroll changes and adjustments; audit and reconcile payroll records; receive payments, deposits, and warrants and prepare cash or treasurers receipts; research and respond to questions and requests concerning payroll, purchasing, fixed assets, accounts payable, or treasury functions from employees, departments, and the public; identifies problems and recommends solutions for assigned duties; operates a personal computer, typewriter, 10-key calculator / adding machine, and other office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards :

Knowledge of methods and procedures, automated office systems; financial terms, concepts, practices and procedures.

Skill in use of automated financial system.

Ability to operate a personal computer; uses spreadsheets and word processing programs; operate a 10-key calculator / adding machine and other office equipment; make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; learn and explain various financial and other related policies and procedures; establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education / Training : Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of recent experience in one or more of the following : general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, treasury operations, or other financial applications. NOTE : An Associate Degree may be substituted for one year of experience or bachelor's degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Ability to type 30 net words per minute.

Supplemental Information

A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.

This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)

The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits :

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Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.

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OCP - Should a position become available, please specify your preferred department in which you would like to work.

• Water & Power
• City Attorney
• City Clerk
• City Council
• City Treasurer
• City Manager
• Financial Services
• Community Development
• Information Technology
• Fire Department
• Parks and Recreation
• Management Services
• Library
• Police Department
• Public Works
• All Departments

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How many years of recent experience in responsible clerical work do you have?

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

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OCP Account Clerk - A certified typing certificate showing the ability to type 30 net words per minute must accompany application to be considered. By clicking "Yes" I am aware that I must have a typing certificate submitted prior to the closing date. If typing certificate is not submitted prior to the closing date, I will be disqualified from the process.TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS. TYPING CERTIFICATES MUST BE CERTIFIED FROM A GOVERNMENT AGENCY, BUSINESS COLLEGE, TEMPORARY AGENCY, PUBLIC SCHOOL, OR OTHER VERIFIABLE AGENCY AND DATED WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE LAST DAY TO APPLY. NET WORDS PER MINUTE MUST BE STATED ON THE CERTIFICATE. ONLINE TYPING CERTIFICATES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.PLEASE NOTE : Any certificate you have submitted with a previous application is not kept on file. You must submit the new certificate by mail, in person, by fax, or by email to the CityJobs email address (CityJobs@BurbankCA.gov) in PDF format.

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