Accountant I

HACLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

HACLA is seeking a professional accountant to perform a range of complex accounting tasks under supervision. The role involves processing reports, posting to ledgers, and supporting monthly analyses and year-end adjustments in a public housing context.

Minimum qualifications include a college degree with accounting coursework and two years of professional accounting or auditing experience. A valid California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-degree level accounting education or equivalent coursework in accounting.
• At least 2 years of professional accounting or auditing experience in government, public, or commercial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Receive EPD reports and transfer data to unit cost ledgers.
• Post entries to general receipt ledgers.
• Assist in monthly budget analysis and financial reporting.
• Participate in setup and maintenance of accounting books; classify transactions; prepare trial balance.

Skills

Accounting experience

Ten-key by touch

Education

Accounting degree or Business Administration with accounting coursework

Job description

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

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.

Required

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 by visiting our website at:

http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf

HACLA Benefits

*Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:*Pension Plan:*General Leave/Holidays/PTO:*Additional Optional Benefits:

*Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/receive the following benefits:

Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:
• HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• $250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.
• Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.
• HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan
• HACLA retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.
• For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.
• For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7.75% of their wages towards their retirement.
• CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.
• Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.
• Newly Hired Annual Accruals:
• At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
• Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)
• Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
• Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
• Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
• 14 Observed Holidays:
• New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• 12 Floating Holiday hours annually
• Opportunity to earn up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 160 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.
• Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
• Group term life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible 9/80 Work Schedule
• Partial Telework Program
• Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.
• Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
• Eligible casual employees may enter as Classic or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.
• Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
• Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA