City of Commerce, CA
Salary :
$75,029.28 - $91,198.56 Annually Location :
Commerce, CA Job Type:
FULL-TIME Job Number:
2025-0722 Department:
Finance Division:
Accounting Opening Date:
07/22/2025 Closing Date:
8/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, provides entry-level professional accounting duties in support of the City's Finance Department. This position assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
***Classification under review.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Performs a variety of accounting functions including processing and posting transactions, maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, and preparing journal entries. Assists with the preparation and reconciliation of financial reports, statements, and schedules. Supports monthly and year-end closing procedures, including bank reconciliations and audit preparation. Assist in compiling data for financial and statistical reports; update records and maintain accurate records. Assists the Accounting Supervisor with developing and preparing internal and external financial reports, financial statements, budget documents, grant-related reporting and the Annual Comprehensive l Financial Report (ACFR); coordinates work with auditors as required. Review, analyze, reconcile revenue and expenditure accounts; identify and correct discrepancies. Assists in tracking capital assets, special revenue funds, and project-related accounts. Assists City staff and explains accounting rules, policies, and procedures, researches financial issues. Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information. Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field. AND Two (2) years of general municipal technical accounting and maintenance of financial and accounting records experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses or Certifications:? Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California , a valid driver's license Benefit Summary for City of Commerce Full-Time Employees The following information is a brief description of benefits available for full-time employees. (For part-time employee benefits please click here: Part-Time Employee Benefits. To view Executive Management benefits, please click here: Executive Management Fringe Benefits).
Health Benefits City paid Medical up to a cap of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. Employees may choose from the following insurance plans: Blue Shield Access +
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Anthem Select HMO
Anthem Traditional HMO
Kaiser of California
Health Net Smart Care
Health Net Salud y Mas
UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Alliance
UnitedHealthcare Signature Value EPO Harmony
PERS Platinum
PERS Gold
Vision Coverage Provided by VSP (Vision Service Provider) The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. This benefit includes one eye exam, one pair of lenses and a one-year supply of contact lenses per year.
Dental Coverage Provided by UMR The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. The maximum benefit per calendar year per covered person is $2,000. The lifetime maximum benefit for orthodontic expenses per covered person is $3,000.
Life Insurance Every full-time employee is provided Term life insurance equal to his/her annual salary with a maximum of $150,000.
Short-Term Disability Standard Insurance Full-time employees must be employed a minimum of 30 days prior to receiving short-term disability benefits. There is a 29-day waiting eligibility period, and the maximum allotted time period is 180 days.
Long-Term Disability Standard Insurance Coverage begins when an employee's disability period exceeds the 180th day timeline under short-term disability. The maximum allotted time period is determined by age when the disability begins. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Retirement Benefit Effective July 1, 2013, NEW CalPERS employee members will commence paying an employee contribution of 6.75%. A new employee who is not a member of CalPERS or is a former CalPERS member who has been out of CalPERS for six (6) months or more will be eligible to enroll in the City's 2% @ 62 Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Effective July 1, 2014 "Classic" CalPERS employee members will be eligible to enroll in the City's 2% @ 55 CalPERS Retirement formula and will contribute a 7% employee contribution towards CalPERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
See the CalPers Retirement Plan booklet or visit their website for more detailed and valuable plan information, including a retirement benefit calculator.
Deferred Compensation The City contributes $25 per pay period and shall match an employee's deferred compensation in an amount not to exceed 3% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible household members. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling (888) 293-6948. This free and confidential brief counseling and referral service is designed to help employees and their household members resolve personal matters that may impact their work or home life.
Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program Employees are eligible to participate in the Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program. Employees who carpool eight (8) days in a month are eligible to receive $25 per month for ridesharing / carpooling.
Additional Benefits 12 paid annual holidays
Colonial and Aflac insurance: This is available to employees at employee cost
City offers Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts, up to a maximum of $3,200 each per year
Credit Union: City employees are eligible to join the F&A Federal Credit Union
Flexible work schedules
Generous vacation, sick leave and bereavement leave
City participates in Social Security
01
Describe your experience preparing journal entries and performing reconciliations. What type of accounts did you reconcile? And how did you ensure accuracy? 02
Describe your relevant experience with municipal or governmental accounting. 03
Describe your experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll. 04
This position requires constant communication with non-finance staff. Describe how you have explained a financial policy, process, or financial practice to someone outside of the Finance Department. 05
Describe a time when you discovered and resolved a financial discrepancy. What steps did you take, and what was the result? Required Question
$75,029.28 - $91,198.56 Annually Location :
Commerce, CA Job Type:
FULL-TIME Job Number:
2025-0722 Department:
Finance Division:
Accounting Opening Date:
07/22/2025 Closing Date:
8/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, provides entry-level professional accounting duties in support of the City's Finance Department. This position assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
***Classification under review.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Performs a variety of accounting functions including processing and posting transactions, maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, and preparing journal entries. Assists with the preparation and reconciliation of financial reports, statements, and schedules. Supports monthly and year-end closing procedures, including bank reconciliations and audit preparation. Assist in compiling data for financial and statistical reports; update records and maintain accurate records. Assists the Accounting Supervisor with developing and preparing internal and external financial reports, financial statements, budget documents, grant-related reporting and the Annual Comprehensive l Financial Report (ACFR); coordinates work with auditors as required. Review, analyze, reconcile revenue and expenditure accounts; identify and correct discrepancies. Assists in tracking capital assets, special revenue funds, and project-related accounts. Assists City staff and explains accounting rules, policies, and procedures, researches financial issues. Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information. Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field. AND Two (2) years of general municipal technical accounting and maintenance of financial and accounting records experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses or Certifications:? Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California , a valid driver's license Benefit Summary for City of Commerce Full-Time Employees The following information is a brief description of benefits available for full-time employees. (For part-time employee benefits please click here: Part-Time Employee Benefits. To view Executive Management benefits, please click here: Executive Management Fringe Benefits).
Health Benefits City paid Medical up to a cap of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. Employees may choose from the following insurance plans: Blue Shield Access +
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Anthem Select HMO
Anthem Traditional HMO
Kaiser of California
Health Net Smart Care
Health Net Salud y Mas
UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Alliance
UnitedHealthcare Signature Value EPO Harmony
PERS Platinum
PERS Gold
Vision Coverage Provided by VSP (Vision Service Provider) The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. This benefit includes one eye exam, one pair of lenses and a one-year supply of contact lenses per year.
Dental Coverage Provided by UMR The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. The maximum benefit per calendar year per covered person is $2,000. The lifetime maximum benefit for orthodontic expenses per covered person is $3,000.
Life Insurance Every full-time employee is provided Term life insurance equal to his/her annual salary with a maximum of $150,000.
Short-Term Disability Standard Insurance Full-time employees must be employed a minimum of 30 days prior to receiving short-term disability benefits. There is a 29-day waiting eligibility period, and the maximum allotted time period is 180 days.
Long-Term Disability Standard Insurance Coverage begins when an employee's disability period exceeds the 180th day timeline under short-term disability. The maximum allotted time period is determined by age when the disability begins. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Retirement Benefit Effective July 1, 2013, NEW CalPERS employee members will commence paying an employee contribution of 6.75%. A new employee who is not a member of CalPERS or is a former CalPERS member who has been out of CalPERS for six (6) months or more will be eligible to enroll in the City's 2% @ 62 Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Effective July 1, 2014 "Classic" CalPERS employee members will be eligible to enroll in the City's 2% @ 55 CalPERS Retirement formula and will contribute a 7% employee contribution towards CalPERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
See the CalPers Retirement Plan booklet or visit their website for more detailed and valuable plan information, including a retirement benefit calculator.
Deferred Compensation The City contributes $25 per pay period and shall match an employee's deferred compensation in an amount not to exceed 3% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible household members. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling (888) 293-6948. This free and confidential brief counseling and referral service is designed to help employees and their household members resolve personal matters that may impact their work or home life.
Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program Employees are eligible to participate in the Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program. Employees who carpool eight (8) days in a month are eligible to receive $25 per month for ridesharing / carpooling.
Additional Benefits 12 paid annual holidays
Colonial and Aflac insurance: This is available to employees at employee cost
City offers Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts, up to a maximum of $3,200 each per year
Credit Union: City employees are eligible to join the F&A Federal Credit Union
Flexible work schedules
Generous vacation, sick leave and bereavement leave
City participates in Social Security
01
Describe your experience preparing journal entries and performing reconciliations. What type of accounts did you reconcile? And how did you ensure accuracy? 02
Describe your relevant experience with municipal or governmental accounting. 03
Describe your experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll. 04
This position requires constant communication with non-finance staff. Describe how you have explained a financial policy, process, or financial practice to someone outside of the Finance Department. 05
Describe a time when you discovered and resolved a financial discrepancy. What steps did you take, and what was the result? Required Question