Accountant II

City of Culver City; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The City of Culver City is seeking a qualified accountant to analyze fiscal transactions, classify financial data, and support reporting for municipal operations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least three years of professional accounting experience in a public or similar environment.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, assisting with fixed asset accounting, and ensuring records comply with accounting principles and city codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of professional accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and government accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes fiscal transactions to ensure conformity with GAAP and city/state/federal requirements.
• Classifies transactions and analyzes impact on assets, liabilities and reserves.
• Assists in fixed asset accounting and budget statistics for reports.
• Prepares and reviews records for accounts receivable/payable and expenditures.

Skills

General accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Culver City is a dynamic, full-service Charter City where creativity, diversity, and innovation shape how public service is delivered. Serving approximately 40,000 residents, the City combines a vibrant, walkable community with a strong commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth. Backed by a $370 million budget and a workforce of over 800 employees, Culver City provides a full range of municipal services that directly impact daily life. As the City continues to invest in infrastructure, housing, mobility, and essential services, this is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization driving meaningful community impact.

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

Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list.

• Written Exam: To determine knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of accounting. Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026).

• Oral Appraisal Interview: To evaluate training, experience and personal qualities. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 23, 2026).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.
• If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at [phone].