The LA County Department of Human Resources (DHR) has authorized Hiring as an Emergency under Civil Service Rule 13.04 on a limited and temporary basis. This action supports a time-sensitive, Board-directed workforce initiative requiring immediate staffing action to maintain continuity of critical public services.
We are looking for qualified and committed individuals to help strengthen the County workforce and ensure residents continue to receive critical support. If you are looking for a new opportunity where your work will make an immediate impact, this may be the role for you.
Los Angeles County is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Accountant III vacancies.Reviews andperforms a variety of the more difficult staff, systems, cost, revenue, and expenditureaccounting assignments.
Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected department activities.
Compiles and evaluates complex operating statements, final accountings of construction or other projects, and claims for reimbursement from other government agencies or private contractors.
Reviews and prepares complex balance sheets, statements of income, fund balance statements, cost accounting reports, revenue and expenditure estimates, and other specialized financial reports.
Compiles revenue and expenditure reports and prepares periodic financial statements of Federal and State grants for review.
Participates in the formulation or modification of audit plans of grant operated agencies, business firms, charitable and nonprofit organizations or other government agencies.
Conducts and oversees complex audits and writes summaries of findings and recommendations. Discusses audit findings with management and implements approved audit recommendations.
Supervises and monitors the development of improvements in internal controls or accounting practices. May serve as the department Internal Control Certification Program (ICCP) coordinator.
Serves as staff consultant to County departments and other government agencies in coordinating accounting procedures to ensure County accounting controls.
Supervises or performs complex cost surveys, revenue and expenditure analysis, and accounting systems and procedural studies. Recommends andmonitors implementation of complexsystems and procedures.
Analyzes and provides accounting procedural and technical recommendations on legislation affecting County and department accounting activities and recommends methods for implementing changes mandated by new legislation.
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EXPERIENCE:Two (2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accountant II*, Accountant-Auditor**or higher.
YouMUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript*** from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of the end of the filing period.The document should show the number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf andhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pd
Please submit documentation to eaclzar@hr.lacounty.govand indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
*Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accountant II is defined as performing a full range of professional accounting and auditing work in the preparation, analysis, review, maintenance, reconciliation and control of financial records and fiscal revenue and expenditures forecasting.
**Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accountant-Auditor is defined as assisting in conducting management, performance, financial, and compliance audits and other studies of County departments and contract providers.
You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
***An official transcriptis a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar's Office. A "printout" of the transcript from the institution's website is NOT considered official and, therefore, cannot be accepted, which could lead to your application being rejected.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
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.