L.A. County Library
Exam Number: R0643Q-R
We welcome applications from everyone.
When to Apply We will be accepting online applications from Monday, October 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received
before
5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to be accepted.
About 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.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Supervises and participates in a unit composed of accounting technical and clerical personnel involved in the day‑to‑day operation of an accounting system, which encompasses 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.
Serves as a technical specialist in a central accounting agency with a narrow range of highly technical responsibilities such as those involving the control of major Countywide groupings of County funds, budget controlling accounts or revenue accounts, the consolidation of the simpler County‑wide reports, or the preparation of a variety of specialized, required accounting reports within established content and format, as needed.
Reviews trial balances of accounts and reconciles them to the Auditor‑Controller's Countywide Accounting and Purchasing System (eCAPS) and subsidiary ledgers and trust funds; explains balancing items.
Supervises a unit of technical specialists engaged in examining estate accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and propriety; prepares interim and final accounting reports of estate financial condition for use as a basis in probate proceedings and the distribution of estate assets under probate decrees.
Routinely accesses and applies a personal computer using established applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, eCAPS, and accounting applications software.
Requirements to Qualify To qualify for this position, you must have completed 12 semester or 18 quarter units of accounting, including a course in Advanced Accounting, Cost Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Auditing, or Accounting Information Systems in an accredited college or university.
AND EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
Option I: One year of technical accounting experience at the level of Accounting Technician I.
Option II: Two years 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.
Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their official transcripts with the application.
Official Transcript: A transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar's Office. A "printout" of the transcript from the institution's website is NOT considered official and, therefore, cannot be accepted, which could lead to your application being rejected.
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.
Examination Content Part I
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
Accounts Payable: Purchase Orders, Invoices and Claims, and Expense Vouchers
Accounts 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
The passing score for each weighted assessment part is 70%.
Testing Accommodations 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
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Application 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.
Contact Department Contact Name: Kat Macaranas
Department Contact Number: (213) 433-3637
Department Contact Email: KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov
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When to Apply We will be accepting online applications from Monday, October 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received
before
5:00 p.m. (PT) on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to be accepted.
About 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.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Supervises and participates in a unit composed of accounting technical and clerical personnel involved in the day‑to‑day operation of an accounting system, which encompasses 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.
Serves as a technical specialist in a central accounting agency with a narrow range of highly technical responsibilities such as those involving the control of major Countywide groupings of County funds, budget controlling accounts or revenue accounts, the consolidation of the simpler County‑wide reports, or the preparation of a variety of specialized, required accounting reports within established content and format, as needed.
Reviews trial balances of accounts and reconciles them to the Auditor‑Controller's Countywide Accounting and Purchasing System (eCAPS) and subsidiary ledgers and trust funds; explains balancing items.
Supervises a unit of technical specialists engaged in examining estate accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and propriety; prepares interim and final accounting reports of estate financial condition for use as a basis in probate proceedings and the distribution of estate assets under probate decrees.
Routinely accesses and applies a personal computer using established applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, eCAPS, and accounting applications software.
Requirements to Qualify To qualify for this position, you must have completed 12 semester or 18 quarter units of accounting, including a course in Advanced Accounting, Cost Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Auditing, or Accounting Information Systems in an accredited college or university.
AND EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
Option I: One year of technical accounting experience at the level of Accounting Technician I.
Option II: Two years 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.
Applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their official transcripts with the application.
Official Transcript: A transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar's Office. A "printout" of the transcript from the institution's website is NOT considered official and, therefore, cannot be accepted, which could lead to your application being rejected.
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.
Examination Content Part I
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
Accounts Payable: Purchase Orders, Invoices and Claims, and Expense Vouchers
Accounts 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
The passing score for each weighted assessment part is 70%.
Testing Accommodations 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
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Application 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.
Contact Department Contact Name: Kat Macaranas
Department Contact Number: (213) 433-3637
Department Contact Email: KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov
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