Accountant Ii​/Emergency Appointment Homelessness

Position: ACCOUNTANT II/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER:

CA0647A-EA

FILING DATE:

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, July 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to be accepted.

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 abuse. 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 Consumer and Business Affairs Wage Enforcement Division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an emergency Accountant II vacancy related to the homelessness crisis

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet all 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 Accountant II.

* Performs a variety of staff, systems, and accounting assignments in connection with the overall operation of a complex accounting system.

* Reviews and performs a wide variety of accounting assignments occurring within the annual accounting cycle including the annual setup and maintenance of accounting records, the classification of revenue and expenditure transactions, journalizing accounting transactions, taking trial balances and preparing closing period adjustments.

* Interprets the accounting and other financial provisions of a variety of laws, regulations and standards, and recommends steps for their implementation.

* Conducts cost surveys, revenue analyses, and accounting systems and procedural studies, and writes reports of findings.

* Compiles, evaluates and reconciles complex operating statements, final accounting for construction and other projects, and claims for reimbursement from other government agencies or private contractors.

* Evaluates and reconciles complex operating systems for cost reporting and claims processing reimbursements from other government agencies.

* Prepares balance sheets, statements of revenue, fund balance statements, cost accounting reports, revenue and expenditure estimates, and other specialized financial reports.

* Compiles expenditure and revenue reports and prepares periodic financial statements of federal and state grants for review.

* Performs routine audits of the financial records of grant operated agencies, business firms, charitable and nonprofit organizations, other governmental agencies, or private contractors; writes audit reports and makes recommendations.

* Coordinates audits with internal and external auditors and prepares supporting work papers and provides other assistance.

* Reviews audit reports and writes summaries of findings and recommendations.  Presents audit findings to department management and monitors implementation of audit recommendations.

* Reviews and recommends improvements to internal controls or accounting practices. May serve as the department Internal Control Certification Program (ICCP) coordinator.

* Analyzes established cost accounting systems to determine if the bases and techniques provide realistic estimates of actual costs. Recommends modification of the cost bases and procedures used to improve their reliability.

* Serves as liaison with other County departments or governmental agencies concerning accounting matters.

* Participates in the installation of systems and procedures.

* May supervise a small supporting accounting technical and clerical staff.

TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting.

AND

Either one year of entry level accounting or auditing experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accountant I
-OR
- Two years of technical accounting experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accounting Technician II.

LICENSE:

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

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information

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