Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources is hiring: ACCOUNTANT II in Cal

Overview

ACCOUNTANT II role at Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources. This is an OPEN COMPETITIVE job opportunity. We are accepting applications for this posting as part of the reposting information to reopen the filing period and update eligibility information. This recruitment will remain open until needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.

EXAM NUMBER: R0647I-R

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join a diverse workforce and provide accounting expertise across the annual accounting cycle.

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We are issuing this posting as a repost to reopen filing and update eligibility information. Applications open Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).

Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Ensure a valid email address is on file.

County of Los Angeles will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification as a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews and performs a wide variety of accounting assignments within the annual accounting cycle, including setup and maintenance of accounting records, classification of revenue and expenditure transactions, journalizing, trial balances, and closing period adjustments.
• Interprets accounting and other financial provisions of laws, regulations, and standards; recommends steps for implementation.
• Conducts cost surveys, revenue analyses, and accounting systems studies; writes reports of findings.
• Compiles, evaluates, and reconciles complex operating statements; final accounting for projects; claims for reimbursement from other government agencies or private contractors.
• Evaluates and reconciles complex operating systems for cost reporting and reimbursements.
• Prepares balance sheets, statements of revenue, fund balance, 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 financial records for grant-operated agencies, businesses, nonprofits, other governmental agencies, or private contractors; writes audit reports and makes recommendations.
• Coordinates audits with internal and external auditors; prepares supporting work papers and provides assistance.
• Analyzes established cost accounting systems to determine if bases and techniques provide realistic estimates of actual costs; recommends modifications to improve reliability.
• Serves as liaison with other County departments or governmental agencies on accounting matters.
• Participates in the installation of systems and procedures.
• Supervises a small accounting technical and clerical staff as needed.
• Acts as the department Internal Control Certification Program (ICCP) coordinator as needed.

Requirements to Qualify

We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess:

• 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 OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

• OPTION I: One year of entry-level accounting or auditing experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accountant I.
• OPTION II: Two years of technical accounting experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accounting Technician II.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: You must include a legible copy of official transcripts at the time of filing or within seven calendar days from application submission. Password-protected documents are not accepted.

• Experience at Accountant I level: performing entry-level accounting assignments in preparation, analysis, review, maintenance, reconciliation, and control of financial records and expenditures forecasting.
• Experience at Accounting Technician II level: paraprofessional accounting work under general supervision, including preparation, processing, reconciling, and maintaining fiscal records.

Endorsement Of County Qualifications

Employees who wish to qualify using out-of-class experience must provide official documentation of additional responsibility bonuses or reclassification studies with the application or within seven days. If you hold the listed classification, verification is not required.

License

A valid California Class C Driver’s License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation to perform job-related functions.

Physical Class

Physical Class II – Light: Administrative and clerical positions with light physical effort; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; some bending and walking.

Assessment Process

Once requirements are met, you will be invited to participate in an examination process consisting of multiple-choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted 100% on areas including: Professional Potential, Achievement, Relationship Skills, Analytical Thinking, Learning, Innovation, Time Management, Quality of Work, Adaptability, Handling Uncertainty, Willingness to Learn, Responsibility, Numerical Reasoning, and Microsoft Excel 365 skills.

Note: Multiple-choice and simulation components are not reviewable by candidates. A passing score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible register.

All notifications, including invitation letters, will be sent electronically from the email addresses listed in the posting. Add these addresses to your safe senders list to avoid email filtering issues.

Eligibility & Vacancy Information

The eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur for a period of 12 months.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Government Administration

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