SENIOR AUDITOR

Salary: $97,321.00 - $142,276.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 1518 P 2026/07/10 R
Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY

$97,321 - $142,276
NOTE :

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
A Senior Auditor assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of employees engaged in auditing financial records of contractors, City departments and other entities to determine the accuracy of revenue payments to City departments, to verify the status of nonprofit organizations, or to determine compliance with City, State and Federal laws, regulations and mandates; supervises the auditing of City departments to determine the accuracy of departmental accounts and adequacy of internal control and recommends necessary changes in systems and procedures; performs the more difficult audits; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
Two years of full-time paid professional financial auditing experience in a position at the level of Auditor.
PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement has been met.
2. As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified or deemed ineligible for hire if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction. The City of Los Angeles reserves the right to issue a notice of disqualification or ineligibility at any time before a final job offer is extended.
3. For qualifying work experience, the term "professional experience" applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered "professional," qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree.
4. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at
5. Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications WILL only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at for Promotional Examinations.
NOTE :

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weights:

Technical Exercise - Advisory
Interview - 100%
The examination will consist of an on-line advisory technical exercise and an interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Attention to Detail; Self-Management; Supervision; Interpersonal Skills; Written Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: governmental accounting principles as they relate to appropriations, encumbrances, disbursements, and fund balances; cost accounting principles; the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing; Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; Standards for Auditing Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities, and Foundations; auditing procedures; the financial structure and accounting system in the City of Los Angeles and proprietary departments; auditing data management computer programs, software and applications; the Single Audit Act of 1984 sufficient to comply with regulations; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Senior Auditor.
Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to complete an advisory technical exercise, which will consist of technical problems related to the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Auditor. This technical exercise material will not be separately scored but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualification as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process.
The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line. Applicants invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Applicants will be required to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise between MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 and MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 . Applicants who fail to complete the advisory technical exercise as instructed may be disqualified.
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 to FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026 .
NOTES :

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
5. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.
6. Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service will be added to the weighted test score for each candidate.
7. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
8. If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all candidates are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidates' City employment applications by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum requirement has been met.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:

-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add View email address on click.appcast.io to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

02


I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03


I am currently:

• A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, without receiving civil service status.
• A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
• A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
• On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
• Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

04


I have the following amount of full-time paid professional financial auditing experience in a position at the level of Auditor :

• Between 1 month and 17 months
• Between 18 months and 23 months
• 24 months or more
• NONE OF THE ABOVE

05


For the position at the level of Auditor that you are claiming in the previous quesiton, please list your qualifying job title(s) and employer(s) .

Example: Auditor - City of Los Angeles
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For the job title(s) that you listed in the previous question, please describe your professional financial auditing experience.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

• Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

Required Question