ACCOUNTING OFFICER II/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS
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ACCOUNTING OFFICER II/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS
Salary
$82,490.16 - $111,168.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
b0657A-EA
Department
MENTAL HEALTH
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE-EMERGENCY
FILING DATES:
Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the position are met.
EXAM NUMBER:
b0657A-EA
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 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.
Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Accounting Officer II 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 Officer II.
Essential Job Functions
Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of the accounting, budget compilation and control, cashiering, supply, payroll, statistical, data processing, or other staff or service activities of a department.
Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental activities.
Supervises or personally conducts cost, revenue, and accounting systems and procedures studies, writes reports of findings; and secures approval for implementation of recommendations from departmental administration and the Auditor-Controller when necessary.
Analyzes and interprets accounting provisions of laws and regulations and recommends steps for their implementation.
Administers revenue producing agreements.
Coordinates the work of subordinate accounting and other activities with the work of other divisions, departments, and clientele.
Acts as immediate assistant to a higher-level accounting officer as needed.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of21 semester units or 32 quarter units of accountingincluding at least two coursesin cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing in an accredited college, or equivalent accounting education.
AND -
One (1) year professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of ACCOUNTANT III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064813?keywords=accountant%20III&page@type=classSpecifications) , INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065232?keywords=intermediate%20accountant&page@type=classSpecifications) , or ACCOUNTING OFFICER I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065029?keywords=accounting%20officer%20i&page@type=classSpecifications)
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:
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Transcript: In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any @type of college or university degree, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing.
Official Transcript i s defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.
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
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE
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.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance before 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 govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.govyou 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.
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 addsmstewart@dmh.lacounty.govas well asnoreply@governmentjobs.comand info@governmentjobs.com (info@governmentjob.com) to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Special Requirement Information serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so, your application will be REJECTED as INCOMPLETE.
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.
NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member 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.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
HR Examinations Unit:(213) 972-7034
HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Phone: Sheenia Stewart, (323) 705-4669
Analyst Contact Email: SMStewart@dmh.lacounty.gov
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034
TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 735-2922
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES: (800) 735-2922
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
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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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. 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. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this Supplemental Questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering the questions by including all the information requested.
Yes, 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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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 add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com and smstewart@dmh.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.
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Have you completed accounting courses in an accredited college equivalent to 21 semester units or 32 quarter units? In order to receive credit for the required units and course work, you MUST include a legible copy of official transcripts from the accredited institution at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or send to the exam analyst. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). See Employment Information under Accreditation Information. Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.
Yes, I have completed accounting courses in an accredited college equivalent to 21 semester units or 32 quarter units. I attached a copy of official transcripts to my online application, or I will email a copy of official transcripts to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days.
No, I do not have accounting courses in an accredited college equivalent to 21 semester units or 32 quarter units.
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Did you complete at least two (2) of the three (3) required classes (Cost Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Auditing)?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to question #5, please select at least two of those courses:
Cost Accounting
Governmental Accounting
Auditing
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Do you have at least one-year professional accounting or auditing experience at the level ofAccountant III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1064813) ,Intermediate Accountant - Auditor (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1065232) , orAccounting Officer I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1065029) .
Yes
No
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Please describe your professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of ,Accountant III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1064813) ,Intermediate Accountant - Auditor (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1065232) , orAccounting Officer I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/newprint/1065029) To ensure you receive credit, you MUST provide ALL of the following: EMPLOYER/COUNTY DEPARTMENT: PAYROLL TITLE: NAME AND TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: DATE(S) OF EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE: FROM (mm/dd/yr) -TO (mm/dd/yr): LIST OF DUTIES THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING OR AUDITING ASSIGNMENTS: 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.
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Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?
Yes
No
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Do you have ASL certification?
Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.
Yes, I will email ASL certification to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days.
No, I do not have ASL certification.
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Do you have a County bilingual certification for ASL?
Yes, I have attached a County bilingual certification for ASL to my online application.
Yes, I will email a County bilingual certification for ASL to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days.
No, I do not have a County bilingual certification for ASL.
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