County of Los Angeles
WHAT WILL I DO AS AN ACCOUNTANT II?
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.
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.
Supervises a small supporting accounting technical and clerical staff as needed.
Serves as the department Internal Control Certification Program (ICCP) coordinator as needed.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
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 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 In order to receive credit for the required units and course work, the applicant 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.
Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accountant I is defined as performing a variety of entry-level accounting assignments in the preparation, analysis, review, maintenance, reconciliation, and control of financial records and fiscal revenue and expenditures forecasting.
Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accounting Technician II is defined as performing paraprofessional accounting work in preparing, processing, reconciling and maintaining fiscal records requiring a substantive knowledge of County and general accounting procedures.
LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use 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.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS Once a candidate meets the requirements, they will be invited to participate in the examination process which consists of multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing the following areas:
Professional Potential
Achievement
Maintains Good Working Relationships
Analyses Information
Learns Quickly
Generates New Ideas
Uses Time Efficiently
Work to High Quality Standards
Adapts to Change
Copes with Uncertainty
Willingness to Learn
Responsibility
Numerical Reasoning
Microsoft Excel 365: Basic Text and Cell Formatting, Visual Enhancements, Using Functions and Formulas, Printing an Excel Workbook, Applying Passwords and Encryption to an Excel Workbook, Conditional Formatting, and Charts and Data Tables
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment in order to be placed on the eligible register.
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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.
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.
Supervises a small supporting accounting technical and clerical staff as needed.
Serves as the department Internal Control Certification Program (ICCP) coordinator as needed.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
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 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 In order to receive credit for the required units and course work, the applicant 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.
Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accountant I is defined as performing a variety of entry-level accounting assignments in the preparation, analysis, review, maintenance, reconciliation, and control of financial records and fiscal revenue and expenditures forecasting.
Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Accounting Technician II is defined as performing paraprofessional accounting work in preparing, processing, reconciling and maintaining fiscal records requiring a substantive knowledge of County and general accounting procedures.
LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to use 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.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS Once a candidate meets the requirements, they will be invited to participate in the examination process which consists of multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing the following areas:
Professional Potential
Achievement
Maintains Good Working Relationships
Analyses Information
Learns Quickly
Generates New Ideas
Uses Time Efficiently
Work to High Quality Standards
Adapts to Change
Copes with Uncertainty
Willingness to Learn
Responsibility
Numerical Reasoning
Microsoft Excel 365: Basic Text and Cell Formatting, Visual Enhancements, Using Functions and Formulas, Printing an Excel Workbook, Applying Passwords and Encryption to an Excel Workbook, Conditional Formatting, and Charts and Data Tables
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment in order to be placed on the eligible register.
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