BOOKKEEPER (AT-WILL)

City of Torrance; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a Bookkeeper for the Cultural Arts Center. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy while responding to public inquiries. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial management and relevant coursework. The work offers a collaborative environment in Torrance, California, striving for community impact.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in maintaining and reviewing financial/statistical records.
• Supplemented by bookkeeping/accounting courses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and verify financial records including deposits and invoices.
• Prepare reports and reconcile accounts.
• Respond to public inquiries about the Cultural Arts Center.

Skills

Arithmetic calculation

Record maintaining

Effective communication

Interpret fiscal records

Problem-solving

Education

Courses in bookkeeping, accounting

Job 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.

TheCity of Torrance is recruiting for an Bookkeeperto be part of theCultural Arts CenterTeam!

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.

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 candidatewill 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.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire atwww.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs.Firstreview of applications will be those received by Tuesday, August 26, 2025.Ifa sufficient number ofqualified 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)

Visitwww.TorranceCA.Govto find out more information about the City of Torrance.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangementsmustcontact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at [phone] prior to the test date. For further information,clickhere.

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!