FISCAL OFFICER II/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles, Department of Mental Health, seeks qualified candidates for emergency Fiscal Officer II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, hires may be made for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial period, you will be assessed on performance. This position entails planning, directing, and evaluating financial activities, budgeting, and providing accounting guidance to management.

Qualifications

• 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university including at least two courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing.
• One (1) year of highly responsible fiscal administrative experience at the level of Fiscal Officer I.
• Two (2) years of supervisory accounting experience at the level of a Senior Accountant, Senior Accountant-Auditor, Senior Accounting Systems Analyst, Accounting Officer II or higher.
• APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE APPOINTED TO FILL ANY VACANCIES RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of the accounting, cashiering, supply, payroll, statistical, data processing, and other staff or service activities of a department.
• Oversees major financial responsibility involving supervision of an active collection program, making recommendations concerning the management and investment of large funds, preparation of highly technical financial analysis and projections, or negotiation and administration of revenue producing agreements.
• Has major substantive responsibility for the formulation, analysis, and negotiation of departmental operating and program budgets as needed.
• Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental operations.
• 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.
• Coordinates the work of subordinate accounting, financial, and other activities with other divisions, departments, and clientele.
• Acts as immediate overall assistant to a higher-level fiscal officer.

Skills

Accounting

Supervisory experience

Budget analysis

Education

Accounting coursework

Cost/governmental auditing courses

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

EXAM NUMBER:

b0753A-EA

FILING DATES:

March 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. (Pacific Time)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice

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.

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Fiscal 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 Fiscal Officer II.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: For more information on this position please visit Fiscal Officer II

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of the accounting, cashiering, supply, payroll, statistical, data processing, and other staff or service activities of a department.
• Has major financial responsibility involving supervision of an active collection program, making recommendations concerning the management and investment of large funds, preparation of highly technical financial analysis and projections, or negotiation and administration of revenue producing agreements.
• Have major substantive responsibility for the formulation, analysis, and negotiation of departmental operating and program budgets as needed.
• Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental operations.
• 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.
• Coordinates the work of subordinate accounting, financial, and other activities with other divisions, departments, and clientele.
• Acts as immediate overall assistant to a higher-level fiscal officer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university including at least two courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing-AND-

OPTION I: One (1) year of highly responsible fiscal administrative experience at the level of Fiscal Officer I

OPTION II: Two (2) years of supervisory accounting experience at the level of a Senior Accountant, Senior Accountant-Auditor, Senior Accounting Systems Analyst, Accounting Officer II or higher.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE APPOINTED TO FILL ANY VACANCIES RELATED TO THIS RECRUITMENT.

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 REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: In order to receive credit for the required coursework, you MUST include a legible copy of official transcripts within seven (7) calendar days from date of filing application submission. Please submit documentation to [e-mail] and indicate your name, the exam title, and the exam number. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or send to the exam analyst.

• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). See Employment Information under Accreditation Information.

Official Transcript is 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.

Large scale is defined as a general accounting system having approximately 10,000 appropriation, fund, proprietary and revenue accounts and cost centers. -OR- An accounts payable, accounts receivable, or trust accounting system having approximately 100,000 active accounts.

Moderate scale is defined as a general accounting system having approximately 2000 appropriation, fund, proprietary, and revenue accounts and cost centers -OR an accounts payable, accounts receivable or trust accounting system having approximately 5,000 active accounts.

Supervisory experience is defined as providing direct administrative and technical oversight to include planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling, and recommending discipline.

EXAMINATION CONTENT: 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.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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: Department Contact Name and Phone: Sheenia Stewart, [phone]
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