ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I
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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I
Salary
$51,505.20 - $65,751.36 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
R0642Q-R
Department
HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS
Opening Date
03/12/2026
Closing Date
4/1/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
R0642Q-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
FILING PERIOD
We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 5 p.m. (PT). All applications must be receivedbefore
5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday , April 1, 2026, 5 p.m. , to be accepted.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
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Essential Job Functions
What will I do as an Accounting Technician I?
Performs technical accounting work, including general accounting, accounts payable and receivable, cost and fund accounting, budget support, auditing, financial reporting, capital asset management, and statement preparation.
Supports department-wide accounting functions by handling the full accounting cycle, from setting up records and balancing ledgers to making adjustments, closing entries, and generating reports.
Classifies and records accounting transactions, interprets policies and guidelines, and processes financial activities such as encumbrances, cost allocations, vendor payments, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, and revolving fund reimbursements.
Ensures accurate financial reporting by apportioning expenditures, recognizing deferred revenues and receivables, settling accrued revenues and expenses, and calculating asset depreciation.
Prepares financial documents, including journal vouchers, internal vouchers, and cash receipts, to adjust entries for revenue and expenditure allocations.
Develops statistical, cost, and operational reports, financial statements, budget summaries, and final accounting for construction and other projects.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Accounting Technician I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065294)
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify
Completed12 semesteror 18 quarter unitsof accounting,including acourse inAdvanced Accounting, Cost Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Auditing, or Accounting Information Systemsin an accredited college or university.
AND
One year of accounting clerical experience*
Graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associate's degree in Accounting or a closely related field*may be substituted for one year of accounting clerical experience.
NOTE: Lower-level accounting classes may be taken at a two-year community college if the units are transferable to a four-year college or university.
Special Requirements Information
Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of theirofficial transcripts*** with the application.
Accounting clerical experience is performing accounting clerical work to maintain accounting records within a comprehensive established framework of procedures under general supervision. Graduation from an accredited two-year college with an associate's degree in accounting or a closely related field* may be substituted for one year of accounting clerical experience.
**" Closely related" refers to fields that focus on core accounting practices, including but not limited to Finance and Auditing. The field must also cover the principles and practices of accounting. For degrees that do not explicitly align with these fields, we will review and confirm whether the degree is closely related on a case-by-case basis. We may evaluate the school and its curriculum to determine whether the degree meets the necessary accounting-related criteria.
What can you do if you do not attach the documents at the time of filing?
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 date the degree was conferred, 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 and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\PPG\123\ACE\Resource\Guide.pdf . Please submit documentation to vsanchez@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
Withhold Information
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education should be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
Endorsement of County Qualifications
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.
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.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process
Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:
This examination will consist ofTWO (2)parts:
Part I : Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), worth 50%, assessing:
Conscientiousness
Service Professionalism
Quantitative Ability
Drive for Success
Numerical Calculation
Candidates may be invited to participate in both Part I and II. However, only those who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I will have Part II scored.
Part II : Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), worth 50%, assessing:
Accounts Payable: Purchase Orders, Invoices and Claims, and Expense Vouchers
Account Receivable: Invoice Processing, Cheque and Cash Receipts, Aging Report, and Vendor Registrations
Microsoft Excel 365: Basic Text and Cell Formatting, Visual Improvements, Using Functions and Formulas, Printing an Excel Workbook, Applying Passwords and Encryption to an Excel Workbook, Conditional Formatting, and Charts and Data Tables
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must meet the Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on each test part to be placed on the eligible list.
Transfer of Test Components
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .
Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use the list to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur.
Available Shift
Any
A pplication and Filing Information
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information 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 races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Testing Accommodations Coordinator Phone: (213) 441-3150
Tele@type Phone:(800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name:Valentina Sanchez
Department Contact Phone:(213) 349-8031
Department Contact Email:vsanchez@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: R0642Q-R
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\PPG\115.pdf
Revised September 2025
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I understand the above information and instructions.
02
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Please addvsanchez@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, noreply@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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How many years of accounting clerical experience* do you possess?
*Accounting clerical experience is defined as performing accounting clerical work in the maintenance of accounting records within a comprehensive established framework of procedures under general supervision.
Less than 1 year of accounting clerical experience.
1 year or more of accounting clerical experience.
I do not have experience.
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If you claimed any experience in the above question, please list the position(s) where you gained accounting clerical experience and provide the following information for each position held:
Payroll Title:
Employer:
Supervisor'sDates of Employment:FROM (mm/yr) - TO (mm/yr)
TotalNumber of Years and/or Months of Experience: Contact Information:
Duties:(Each work experiencemust be clearly describedin theapplication and supplemental questionnairefor evaluationORit willnot be considered or credited).
If you do not have any experience in this area, please @type"DOES NOT APPLY."Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.DO NOTcopy and paste all of your work history from your application. Please specifically @type out your response.
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Indicate your highest level of education in Accounting or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university?
None
Some college courses in Accounting or closely related field.
Associate Degree in Accounting or closely related field.
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting or closely related field.
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How many semester units or quarter units of accounting have you completed or earned from an accredited college or university? Completed or earned semester/quarter units should be reflected on Official Transcript.
Less than 12 semester (18 quarter) units in accounting
More than 12 semester (18 quarter) units in accounting
No semester/quarter units completed/earned in accounting
07
Please select the accounting course(s) you have completed in an accredited college or university (select all that apply). Please refer to the job posting under the Requirements Section.
Advanced Accounting
Cost Accounting
Governmental Accounting
Auditing
Accounting Information Systems
Did not complete/earn credit on any of the above accounting courses
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: In order to qualify, you MUST attach Official Transcripts at the time of filing, or submit within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing to vsanchez@hr.lacounty.gov. Failure to submit required documentation will result in your application being rejected.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
Required Question
Employer
County of Los Angeles
Address
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Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
http://hr.lacounty.gov
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