Hybrid BOOKKEEPER (AT-WILL) bei City of Torrance, CA

About 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.

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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)

Other Qualifications

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.

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!