Accountant I

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles is seeking a professional accountant to perform complex accounting assignments under supervision. The role involves handling EPD reports, posting to general ledgers, and supporting monthly budgets and financial statements.

The position requires a BA in Business Administration with accounting coursework and at least two years in government or public accounting. A California driver’s license is required. The exam is in-person on December 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• College graduation in Business Administration with accounting coursework.
• Two years of professional-level experience in government, public, or commercial accounting or auditing.
• Ability to operate a ten-key adding machine by touch.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of difficult and complex professional accounting assignments under supervision.
• Receive EPD reports and transfer data to entries in the unit cost ledgers.
• Post entries to the general receipt ledgers.
• Assist in monthly budget analysis, financial reports, and statements.
• Participate in set up and maintenance of accounting books, classify transactions, trial balance, closing and end of period adjustments.

Skills

Ten-key by touch

Education

BA with accounting coursework

Tools

Ten-key adding machine

Job description

The exam will be IN-PERSON on December 3, 2026.

Special Note

The posted salary is the full salary range of the position. The anticipated salary upon hire for new employees in the position will typically start at step one of the eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Housing Authority Personnel Rules.

Definition

Performs a variety of difficult and complex professional accounting assignments under immediate professional accounting supervision.

Classification Standards

Positions allocable to this class are distinguished by the size, scope, and complexity of accounting activities.

• Receives EPD reports and transfers data to entries in the unit cost ledgers.

• Posts entries to the general receipt ledgers.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly budget analysis, financial reports, and statements.
• Participates in a wide variety of assignments including the annual set up and maintenance of accounting book, the classification of transactions, trial balance, closing, and end of period adjustments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

College graduation in Business Administration including completion of twenty-four (24) semester or thirty-six (36) quarter units in accounting - AND two (2) years of professional level experience in government, public or commercial accounting or auditing. Ability to operate a ten-key adding machine by touch.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.

EXAMINATION

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 70% or higher to be added to the existing "Certified List". THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR IN-PERSON ON December 3, 2026. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from a recruiter at the Housing Authority NO LATER THAN November 24, 2026. This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination.

Referral Process

Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings. Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work. All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.

Hiring Information

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States. Candidates will start at STEP 1 of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

Disability Accommodation

Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call [phone] for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

NOTE: 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.

As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll. Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at: http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf