Bookkeeper (At-Will) Ref 5611855824

Description

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION

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The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Bookkeeper to be part of the Cultural Arts Center Team!

The Department

The Cultural Arts Center is a division of the City of Torrance General Services Department. The General Services Department provides quality services that support City departments in a manner which enable them to carry-out their community missions and provide these services in a cost-effective and efficient manner which best serves the operational needs of City departments and the community.

Responsibilities of the General Services Department include: Airport Administration, Building Maintenance, Central Services, Cultural Arts Center Administration, Custodial, Fleet Services, Graffiti Abatement Program, HVAC / Electrical, and Warehouse.

The Position

Under general supervision, the Bookkeeper performs responsible clerical work in connection with preparing or reviewing financial or statistical records for the Cultural Arts Center. The Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining and verifying financial records, including deposits, invoices, payrolls, and purchase orders. Duties include preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and responding to public inquiries while providing information about the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The bookkeeper also operates standard office and bookkeeping equipment, reviews the work of clerical staff, and assists in developing procedures to ensure accurate financial recordkeeping.

For more information about the duties of the position, click here.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education And Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Three years of experience in the maintenance and review of financial records and statistical records. This experience must be supplemented by courses in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial record keeping.

Ideal Candidate

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Ability to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately;
• Carry out assigned work without close supervision;
• Maintain accurate and clear financial and statistical records;
• Analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records;
• Assist in designing forms and developing procedures for keeping financial records;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City employees;
• Use initiative and judgment in discussing problems with the public involving office practices and policies;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  
  

How To Apply & Exam Process

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. First review of applications will be those received by Tuesday, August 26, 2025. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only Those Candidates Who Best Meet The City And Department's Needs Will Be Invited To Participate In The Examination Process, Which Will Consist Of The Following Components

Oral Exam: 100% (Tentatively scheduled for September 3, 2025)

SPECIAL NOTES

Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about the City of Torrance.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date. For further information, click here.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

In addition, the City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR CERTAIN FULL TIME SALARIED AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES

Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec.3.1)

The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:

EE Only EE +1 EE +2 or more

Full time EE's 678.36 1,308.51 1,795.34

Part- time

(hired prior to 1/1/08) 468.87 913.40 1175.08

Part-time

(hired after 1/1/08) 345.12 620.72 781.08

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33

The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more

The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage

City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy

Disability Insurance (sec 3.1)

Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

Retirement (sec. 3.2)

PERS 2%@55

Employees hired before 8/29/2010, City pays 7% EPMC*

Employees hired after 8/29/2010 pay the 7% EPMC*

• Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) PERS 2%@62 "New member", employees hired on or after 1/01/2013 pay 50% of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
  
  

Deferred Compensation (sec. 3.3)

457 Plan: Enrollment is voluntary

Sick Leave (sec.3.5)

Accrual rate is 6 (six) hours per month.

Maximum Accrual: 500 hours

Holidays (Sec 3.6)

13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)

Vacation/Annual Leave (Sec. 3.7)

(Accrual Rate Per Month)

Year 1: 8.67 hours; Year 2: 8.7 hours; Years 3-4: 10 hours; Years 5-9: 12.67 hours; Years 10-20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 – 24: 17.34 hours; Year 25+: 18 hours.

Maximum accrual 500 hours.

Bereavement Leave (sec 3.8)

Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members

Educational Materials Allowance (Sec. 3.12)

$183.88 allowance paid in February for tool and educational materials.

Vehicle Allowance (Sec. 3.13)

Area G Executive Director: $370.00 monthly

Night Shift Differential (sec.4.3)

Base hourly pay range employees paid 5% above average base hourly pay when ½ or more of the shift is scheduled to work after 4:00 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m.

Premium Pay (sec.4.6)

Workers' Comp Claim Examiner: 5% premium for State of CA Self Insurance Administrator's certificate

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I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history. I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job. I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application. I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

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