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Approval of the Revised Recruitment Bulletin: Accounting Technician
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Meeting Date: October 1, 2025
Contact Person/Dept: Josseline Ponce / Human Resources
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas (09/26/25); (Email) All City Staff (09/26/25)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Director of Human Resources (09/24/25)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission approve the revised recruitment bulletin for Accounting Technician.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Finance Department (Department) plays a vital role in the City's financial operations, overseeing various functions ranging from cash handling to debt management, and from financial forecasting to budgetary controls. Key responsibilities of the Finance department include financial administration, budgeting and financial analysis, accounting and auditing of City resources, establishment of internal controls, cash and debt management, investments, purchasing, billing, issuing business licenses, accounts payable and payroll.
Recruitment Bulletin
The proposed intent for the Finance Specialist, formerly titled Accounting Technician, recruitment bulletin is to provide leadership over Senior Account Clerks while also handling more complex duties and escalated issues before they are elevated to higher levels within the Department. Although the position currently has leadership responsibilities for team members and processes, the updated language is reflective of the position's current duties. These revisions will help align the role with current responsibilities, create growth opportunities, enhance succession planning, improve staff retention, and establish an organizational structure that is more adaptable to cha...
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