ACCOUNTANT II

RESPONSIBILITIES 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 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 *In order to receive credit for the required units and coursework, 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 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 under general supervision, supervises and performs paraprofessional accounting work in preparing, processing, reconciling and maintaining fiscal records requiring a substantive knowledge of County and general accounting procedures. ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS Employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classification listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of the classification listed above. LICENSE A valid California Class C Drivers 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. OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will invite you 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 Generate 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 MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. 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. Scores cannot be given over the telephone. All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Please add the listed emails to your address book to prevent notifications from being filtered as spam. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the Apply button at the top of this posting. You can also track the status of your application on this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline. You may be required to verify your email address. This is to enhance the security of your online application. Any additional documents must be received at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to View email address on click.appcast.io. Reference your attachment by full name, examination title, and examination number. Important: All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process per Civil Service Rule 6.04. Falsification may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. 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