ACCOUNTANT II/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Job Description:

ACCOUNTANT II/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Description

Position/Program Information

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
  

Requirements

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.

Additional Information

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

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add [email protected] , [email protected] , as well as [email protected] and [email protected] to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. The Department will not consider missed email notifications as an acceptable reason to authorize additional time to complete the application.

You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the above stated deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment .

Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
Fill out the application and supplemental questionnaire completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements .

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

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 PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. For more information, please contact the specific libraries directly.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's 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.

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:(800) 735-2922
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:(213) 948-2895
TELETYPE PHONE NUMBER:(800) 899-4099
ALTERNATE TELETYPE PHONE NUMBER:(800) 897- 0077

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Department Contact Name: DCBA Exams
Department Contact Phone: (213) 712-5473
Department Contact E-mail: [email protected]

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Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$61,523.04 - $82,900.32 Annually