ACCOUNTANT II/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS
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ACCOUNTANT II/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS
Salary
$61,523.04 - $82,900.32 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
CA0647A-EA
Department
CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
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 (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/176661.pdf?) , 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 (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066471?keywords=accountant%20i&page@type=classSpecifications) -OR- Two years of technical accounting experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accounting Technician II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066175?keywords=accounting%20technician%20ii&page@type=classSpecifications) .
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 addDCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov,JEstrella@dcba.lacounty.gov, as well asnoreply@governmentjobs.comand info@governmentjobs.com 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 onwww.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:DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov
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 examination and asses desirable qualifications. CHECK YOUR ANSWER 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.
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This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.
I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.
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Have you completed 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university at the time of the filing period?
Yes, I have completed 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting at the time of the filing period.
No, I have not completed 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting at the time of the filing period.
04
Have you completed at least two courses in advanced accounting, cost accounting, governmental accounting, auditing, or accounting information systems in an accredited college or university at the time of the filing period?
Yes, I have completed at least two courses in advanced accounting, cost accounting, governmental accounting, auditing, or accounting information systems in an accredited college or university at the time of the filing period.
No, I have not completed at least two courses in advanced accounting, cost accounting, governmental accounting, auditing, or accounting information systems in an accredited college or university at the time of the filing period.
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If you indicated above, that you completed at least two courses in advanced accounting, cost accounting, governmental accounting, auditing, or accounting information systems in an accredited college or university at the time of the filing period, please indicate what courses you have completed.
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How many years of experience do you have of entry level accounting or auditing experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accountant I?
I do NOT have experience in entry level accounting or auditing experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accountant I.
Less than one (1) year.
At least one (1) year of experience.
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For the experience you indicated in the question above, please include the following information:
-Payroll Title
-Employer
-Dates of Employment: From (mm/dd/yy) - To (mm/dd/yy)
-Work duties related to the required experience
If you do not have experience in this area, please @type "NA".
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How many years do you have of technical accounting experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accounting Technician II?
I do NOT have technical accounting experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accounting Technician II.
Less than two (2) years.
At least two (2) years of experience.
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For the experience you indicated in the question above, please include the following information:
-Payroll Title
-Employer
-Dates of Employment: From (mm/dd/yy) - To (mm/dd/yy)
-Work duties related to the required experience
If you do not have experience in this area, please @type "NA".
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In order to receive credit for any education you indicated, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which clearly shows your completion to your application, or submit via email within seven (7) calendar days from application submission to DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov.Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States.Please select "Yes" to indicate that you have read this statement.
Yes
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