Accountant II

City of Culver City, CA

• $89K — $109K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
  • Three years of professional accounting experience
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices
  • Familiarity with governmental budgeting processes
  • Experience with automated financial systems

Responsibilities

  • Analyze fiscal transactions for compliance with accounting procedures and regulations
  • Classify transactions and assess impacts on assets and liabilities
  • Assist in maintaining fixed asset accounting records and budgets
  • Collect and prepare financial statements and operational data
  • Review accounts receivable and payable for accuracy
  • Audit City departments' financial records for discrepancies
  • Prepare journal entries in the financial system

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Participation in a union with representation by the Culver City Employees' Association
  • Stable work environment in a governmental setting
Full Job Description
Salary : $89,856.00 - $109,678.40 Annually
Location : City Hall, 9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01023
Department: Transportation
Division: Transportation Administration
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

THE POSITION
The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.
  1. Analyzes fiscal transactions to assure conformity and compliance with generally accepted accounting procedures and practices, City codes and ordinances, or agency, state and federal requirements.
  2. Classifies transactions and analyzes impact upon assets, liabilities, and reserves. Analyzes cash flow.
  3. Assists in performing fixed asset accounting, maintaining records for tax or state controller, county auditor reports and providing statistics for capital and operating budgets.
  4. Collects, analyzes, interprets, and documents fiscal and operating data, and prepares or assists in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
  5. Prepares and reviews records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, expenditures and income, and assures such records conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
  6. Audits the financial records of the City departments, checking whether such records and other types of documentation are properly maintained, notes any discrepancies, and files reports and recommendations to correct any deficiencies.
  7. Prepares journal entries and enters them into an automated financial system.
  8. Prepares annual sales tax report.
  9. Audits cash receipts.
  10. Maintains chart of accounts and cash reconciliation.

Education & Experience (A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be):
  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting from an accredited college or university AND
  • Three years of professional accounting experience

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list.
  • Written Exam (weighed at 50%): To determine knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of accounting. Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026).
  • Oral Appraisal Interview (weighed at 50%): To evaluate training, experience and personal qualities. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 23, 2026).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The provisions of this job posting does not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision. For more detailed information regarding the benefits associated with this position please visit the
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Please indicate the job(s) in which you received the three (3) years of responsible/professional experience in accounting, auditing principles, governmental budgeting processes. You must list the organization name(s), your position title, and dates of employment. Make sure that you have also listed these jobs in the "Work Experience" section of this application and that you have detailed your work experience. Do not write "see resume".
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