Senior Accountant

Superior Court of Los Angeles County; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of Los Angeles County is recruiting a Senior Accountant to lead accounting staff, supervise reconciliations, and ensure accurate financial reporting across court functions. The role focuses on safeguarding public funds, enforcing internal controls, and guiding distribution of court-collected funds.

The ideal candidate will oversee complex reconciliations, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with departments and external agencies to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or closely related field, including a minimum of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting courses.
• Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting courses, including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting.
• To qualify for options that require educational credentials, attach the required documentation to your application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of assigned staff with performance management and disciplinary recommendations.
• Oversee and approve reconciliation of bank, trust, case management systems, and financial system accounts to ensure accuracy and fraud prevention.
• Monitor and control distribution, deposit, and proper accounting of court-collected funds, including adjustments, refunds, disbursements, and discrepancy resolution.
• Analyze complex accounting issues, implement process improvements, and provide technical guidance on financial and case management systems.
• Conduct special research assignments, gather and analyze data, and prepare reports for management review and decision making.
• Collaborate with staff across court divisions to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve accounting and financial reporting challenges.
• Independently organize work, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Serve as liaison with internal departments and external agencies to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Accounting courses (21 semester units / 32 quarter units)

Job description

Position Description

This position is being reopened to reflect updates to the minimum qualifications. If you previously applied, you do not need to submit a new application.

Your existing application will be reviewed based on the updated minimum qualifications.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to lead a team of professional accounting staff responsible for complex court wide reconciliation and financial reporting functions. This role is ideal for a strong leader who is passionate about safeguarding public funds, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations. The Senior Accountant will oversee bank and trust account reconciliations, guide the proper distribution of court-collected funds, and resolve complex accounting discrepancies. In addition to supervising staff, this position serves as a key technical resource and liaison with internal departments and external agencies. If you are a strategic thinker with advanced accounting expertise and a commitment to excellence in public service, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. Provide constructive feedback to address performance gaps, including performance management and disciplinary recommendations.
• Oversee and approve reconciliation of bank, trust, case management systems, and financial system accounts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and fraud prevention.
• Monitor and control the distribution, deposit, and proper accounting of court-collected funds, including adjustments, refunds, disbursements, and discrepancy resolution.
• Analyze complex accounting issues, implement process improvements, and provide technical guidance on financial and case management systems.
• Conduct special research assignments, gather and analyze data, and prepare reports for management review and decision making.
• Collaborate with staff across various court divisions to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical accounting and financial reporting challenges.
• Independently organize work, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Serve as liaison with internal departments and external agencies to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:

• OPTION I: Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting courses*, including at least two (2) courses in advanced accounting subjects, such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting -AND- six (6) years of recent professional accounting or auditing experience, two (2) years of which must have involved the performance of complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records and reports, as well as the review and reconciliation of journal entries, accounts, and funds.
• OPTION II: Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or closely related field, including a minimum of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting courses -AND- four (4) years of recent professional accounting or auditing experience, two (2) years of which must have involved the performance of complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records and reports, as well as the review and reconciliation of journal entries, accounts, and funds.
• To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of governmental and enterprise accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including experience managing professional accounting staff.
• Experience with financial and case management systems, including system implementations or enhancements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and present recommendations clearly.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.

What To Expect After Applying

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION

Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ASSESSMENT

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.