Summary

This job involves reviewing and improving financial records and systems for programs tackling homelessness in Los Angeles County, ensuring everything follows laws and runs smoothly.

You'll prepare reports, test computer-based accounting tools, and work with teams to handle money matters related to housing and support services.

It's a great fit for detail-oriented people with accounting experience who want to make a real difference in helping those in need.

Key Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college with 21 semester units or 32 quarter units in accounting, including cost accounting and auditing
Two years of professional auditing or accounting experience at the level of Accountant II
Ability to conduct studies of accounts and records for welfare and funded programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Experience preparing work papers, schedules, statistical summaries, and formal reports
Skills in studying and responding to audit findings from governmental agencies
Proficiency in writing policy and procedures manuals for accounting controls and fiscal record keeping
Participation in developing and testing accounting systems integrated with electronic data processing

Full Job Description

Type of Recruitment
Open Competitive - Emergency

Filing Dates

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Monday, April 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Monday, April 13, 2026, to be accepted.

Exam Number

HH0665A-EA

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 Homeless Services and Housing is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Accounting Systems Technician 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 Accounting Systems Technician.

Requirements

Conducts studies of accounts and records pertinent to welfare and other State and Federally funded programs and determines if departmental financial practices conform to applicable laws and regulations.
Prepares work papers, schedules, statistical summaries, and formal reports to support findings.
Studies and drafts replies to audit findings of the Auditor's Office and of other governmental agencies.
Writes detailed policy and procedures manuals pertinent to accounting control procedures, fiscal record keeping, and audit trails.
Participates in discussions of fiscal matters with departmental personnel.
Participates in the study, evaluation, development, and implementation of accounting control systems to be incorporated in electronic data processing systems.
Assists in testing accounting controls incorporated into electronic data processing systems.
May lead the work of accountants participating in accounting systems studies.

Qualifications

Requirements to Qualify

Graduation from an accredited college with 21 semester units or 32 quarter units* of accounting including cost accounting and auditing.

-AND-

Two (2) years professional auditing or accounting experience at the level of Accountant II**.

You MUST 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 copy of your official diploma or letter/certificate and official transcript from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to SCho@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and

https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf ;

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**Experience at the level 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.

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.

License

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

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.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working for a public homelessness services agency, such as LAHSA, within the last 6 months.
One (1) year of experience in governmental/fund accounting.
One (1) year of experience with braided funding in a government agency.
One (1) year of experience using eCAPs, MIP Abila, or other financial systems.
One (1) year of experience analyzing large sets of data.

Additional Information

Exam 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 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, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add SCho@hr.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Department Contact Name: Soomi Cho

Department Contact Email: SCho@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

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