ACCOUNTANT I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Emergency Accountant I Position

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 Accountant I 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 Accountant I.

Essential Job Functions

Performs a wide variety of accounting assignments related to departmental accounting activities occurring within the annual accounting cycle including the annual setup and maintenance of accounting records, the classification of transactions, trial balance, closing, and end of period adjustments.

Performs accounts payable, accounts receivable and capital asset accounting.

Compiles, analyzes, and reconciles a variety of financial transactions, statements and reports.

Assists in preparing complex accounting reports and schedules, including statements of revenue and balance sheets.

Assists in conducting cost surveys, revenue analyses, and other accounting studies and participates in writing reports of findings.

Assists in studying, developing, and installing modifications of departmental accounting systems.

Assists in the audit of grant related expenditures for appropriate use and coding and compiles expenditure data and reports.

Does direct research to define the accounting requirements of laws and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Training and experience: Graduation from an accredited* college or university with an Associate's degree or higher including 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting. You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. 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. 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.

Additional Information

Examination content: During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and filing information: Applications must be submitted 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. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

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Social Security Number Language: 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 Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

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.