ACCOUNTING OFFICER II/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles; California; Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health, is seeking qualified candidates for Emergency Accounting Officer II positions to address homelessness-related financial needs. The roles involve overseeing accounting, budgeting, payroll, and related financial activities within a Department during an emergency period.

Under the emergency order, hires may be made for up to 90 days with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Qualificações

• Completion of 21 semester units or 32 quarter units of accounting including at least two courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing.
• One (1) year professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of ACCOUNTANT III, INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR, or ACCOUNTING OFFICER I.
• California driver license or ability to utilize an alternative transportation method.

Responsabilidades

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates accounting-related staff activities across departments.
• Advises management on accounting and financial implications of activities.
• Supervises or conducts cost, revenue, and accounting systems studies and implements recommendations.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting provisions of laws and regulations for implementation.
• Administers revenue-producing agreements.
• Coordinates work with other divisions and departments.
• Acts as immediate assistant to a higher-level accounting officer as needed.

Conhecimentos

Accounting

Budgeting

Auditing

Payroll

Data processing

Formação académica

Accounting coursework

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Filing Dates

Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the position are met.

Position/Program Information

Type Of Recruitment: OPEN COMPETITIVE-EMERGENCY

Exam Number

b0657A-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Accounting Officer II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Accounting Officer II.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of the accounting, budget compilation and control, cashiering, supply, payroll, statistical, data processing, or other staff or service activities of a department.
• Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental activities.
• Supervises or personally conducts cost, revenue, and accounting systems and procedures studies, writes reports of findings; and secures approval for implementation of recommendations from departmental administration and the Auditor-Controller when necessary.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting provisions of laws and regulations and recommends steps for their implementation.
• Administers revenue producing agreements.
• Coordinates the work of subordinate accounting and other activities with the work of other divisions, departments, and clientele.
• Acts as immediate assistant to a higher-level accounting officer as needed.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of 21 semester units or 32 quarter units of accounting including at least two courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing in an accredited college, or equivalent accounting education.
• One (1) year professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of ACCOUNTANT III, INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR, or ACCOUNTING OFFICER I.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirements Information

• ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Transcript

In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing.

Official Transcript i s defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Important Notes

• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Special Requirement Information serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so, your application will be REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.

Social Security Number Language

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer and Internet Access at Libraries

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

No Sharing User ID and Password

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ardi)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact

HR Examinations Unit: [phone]

HR Examinations Unit Email: [e-mail]

Analyst Contact Phone: Sheenia Stewart, [phone]

Analyst Contact Email: [e-mail]

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: [phone]

TELETYPE PHONE: [phone]

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES: [phone]

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

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