Accountant III , Office Of Diversion And Reentry

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 68905 - 92862

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position/Program Information

TYPEOFRECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY -EMERGENCY

This opportunity is open to everyone. Applicants from all backgrounds and organizations are welcome to apply. Were looking for the best talent to join our team.

EXAMNUMBER

Y0648A-EA

APPLICATION FILING DATE

February 05 2026 AT 12:00 PM (PT)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We will continue accepting applications until we determine it is no longer necessary. We may close the application filing window without prior notice.

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

The LA County Board of Supervisors recentlydeclared a local state of emergency for homelessnessand 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 Health Services Office of Diversion and Reentry seeks qualified candidates to fill emergency Accountant III 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 Accountant III in Health Services Office of Diversion and Reentry.

Why Join the LA County Department of Health Services

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers four acute hospitals and an expanded network of community partner clinics DHS annually provides direct care for 500000 unique patients employs over 23000 staff and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) the University of Southern California (USC) and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and addition to its direct clinical services DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the Countys 911 emergency response system as well as the Office of Diversion and Re-entry each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.

For additional information regarding DHS please visit.

OUR MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

DEFINITION:

Performs a full range of professional accounting and auditing work in the preparation analysis review maintenance reconciliation and control of financial records and fiscal revenue and expenditures forecasting.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class work under the direction of a higher-level accounting or administrative supervisor or manager. Employees in this class supervise accounting staff and/or perform highly complex responsible professional work in general accounting and related fiscal management areas in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Employees in this class must have a professional comprehensive knowledge of the theories practices methods and techniques of accounting and auditing; and organizational program practices policies and functions sufficient to analyze accounting systems or to modify and adapt conventional accounting and analytical techniques to solve a variety of accounting or auditing problems.

Essential Job Functions

What Youll Be Doing

Supervises a section or unit of professional lower-level accountants and other technical and clerical accounting staff engaged in the full range of accounting activities.
Reviews andperforms a variety of the more difficult staff systems cost revenue and expenditureaccounting assignments.
Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected department activities.
Compiles and evaluates complex operating statements final accountings of construction or other projects and claims for reimbursement from other government agencies or private contractors.
Reviews and prepares complex balance sheets statements of income fund balance statements cost accounting reports revenue and expenditure estimates and other specialized financial reports.
Compiles revenue and expenditure reports and prepares periodic financial statements of Federal and State grants for review.
Participates in the formulation or modification of audit plans of grant operated agencies business firms charitable and nonprofit organizations or other government agencies.
Conducts and oversees complex audits and writes summaries of findings and recommendations. Discusses audit findings with management and implements approved audit recommendations.
Supervises and monitors the development of improvements in internal controls or accounting practices. May serve as the department Internal Control Certification Program (ICCP) coordinator.
Serves as staff consultant to County departments and other government agencies in coordinating accounting procedures to ensure County accounting controls.
Supervises or performs complex cost surveys revenue and expenditure analysis and accounting systems and procedural studies. Recommends andmonitors implementation of complexsystems and procedures.
Analyzes and provides accounting procedural and technical recommendations on legislation affecting County and department accounting activities and recommends methods for implementing changes mandated by new legislation.

Requirements

We are looking for dedicated individuals who possess:

21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting from an accredited college or university including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects* such as auditing cost accounting or governmental accounting.

-AND-

Two years of technical accounting experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of Accountant II** Accountant-Auditor*** or higher.

You MUSTmeet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

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.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light:

This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTSINFORMATION:
*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 sending to the exam analyst.

**Experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of Accountant II is defined as performing a full range of professional accounting and auditing work 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 Countys class of Accountant-Auditor is defined as assisting in conducting management performance financial and compliance audits and other studies of County departments and contract providers.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

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.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the hiring process including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The current vacancies are to be filled within Office of Diversion and Reentry.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION & 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 30 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 so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

You may opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe you will not receive email notifications for any examination you apply with Los Angeles County.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe you can always check for notifications by logging into and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner 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 you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This will enhance the security of your online application and ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

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 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 friends user ID and password may erase a candidates 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 races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Claudia Bobadilla

Email Address:

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: 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 teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: 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 at .

Veterans 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 veterans credit please visit: September 2025

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