What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk position at City of Los Angeles?
The General Services Department, Finance Services Division is seeking to fill one Accounting Clerk position in the Payroll Section. The Accounting Clerk reports to and assists the Payroll Supervisor in the performance of daily payroll functions.
DUTIES FOR THE POSITION:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates for this position must be current City of Los Angeles employees with the civil service job classification of Accounting Clerk.
How to apply
Interested candidates must complete a City employment application.
An application screening may be conducted to select the most qualified candidates for interview.
Further, as part of the selection process, present and former supervisors may be contacted for references and a review of your employee personnel folder will be conducted.
The application must be emailed to:
EMAIL: mai.h.tran@lacity.org
The subject line should read:
Accounting Clerk (Payroll) - Transfer (GSD)
Applications must be received by Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4 PM
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submitted application materials become property of the Department of General Services (GSD) and will not be returned to applicants. Submitted applications will be kept active for six (6) months only. A new application is required if an interview is not made within said period. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by GSD personnel staff.
Receipt of applications can stop at any time without further notice. Requirements, duties, and pay are subject to change at any time. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Transfer
These positions are only available for City employees. Please do not respond if you do not currently work for the City of Los Angeles.
DUTIES FOR THE POSITION:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review and/or correct cost accounting data (work Order Number, Task, and Subtask) and ensure payroll record completeness using computer generated print-out such as Payroll Reimbursement Worksheet, Payroll Special Messages, Paycheck Register, and Workday.
- Perform timesheet integrations for three Divisions from E-time to Workday.
- Prepare and perform payroll adjustments in Workday. Prepare and perform PAYSR prior period adjustments using PAYSR tools.
- Review and verify payroll supporting documents, such as personnel record changes in Workday, notice of assignment, notices of separation, certificate of injury on duty (IDO) and jury duty.
- Perform as liaison to Controller, Personnel Department, Workers Compensation Offices, and City Retirement System for the payroll section.
- Be familiar with and understand payroll related provisions in City MOUs, resolve pay issues and provide information to employees and managers.
- Responsible for preparing requests for emergency checks, check cancellations, stop payment, release of stop payment, and reverse direct deposit.
- Prepare payroll related reports as requested for management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates for this position must be current City of Los Angeles employees with the civil service job classification of Accounting Clerk.
How to apply
Interested candidates must complete a City employment application.
An application screening may be conducted to select the most qualified candidates for interview.
Further, as part of the selection process, present and former supervisors may be contacted for references and a review of your employee personnel folder will be conducted.
The application must be emailed to:
EMAIL: mai.h.tran@lacity.org
The subject line should read:
Accounting Clerk (Payroll) - Transfer (GSD)
Applications must be received by Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4 PM
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submitted application materials become property of the Department of General Services (GSD) and will not be returned to applicants. Submitted applications will be kept active for six (6) months only. A new application is required if an interview is not made within said period. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by GSD personnel staff.
Receipt of applications can stop at any time without further notice. Requirements, duties, and pay are subject to change at any time. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Transfer
These positions are only available for City employees. Please do not respond if you do not currently work for the City of Los Angeles.