PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Position / Program Information Exam Number: Y0668A-EA Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive – Emergency First Day of Filing: March 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (PT) This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and 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. Departments Department of Health Services Community Programs (Housing for Health for Homelessness) and Office of Diversion and Reentry seek qualified candidates to fill emergency Principal Accounting Systems Technician 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.Before your initial work period ends, you will be assessed on your work performance. That assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment as Principal Accounting Systems Technician. About Los Angeles 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 23 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics, DHS annually provides direct care for 500,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. … For additional information regarding DHS please visit Mission To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. Definition Supervises professional accounting systems analysis work in connection with the review, development, and implementation of large‑scale and complex computerized and non‑automated fiscal control systems. Classification Standards Positions allocable to this class plan and supervise accounting systems analysis projects for major County Departments with large and complex accounting systems. Incumbents must have the ability to supervise a small highly specialized staff, and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Essential Job Functions Supervises the study and evaluation of existing departmental accounting procedures, fiscal controls, and accounting forms, in both computerized and non‑automated accounting systems. Supervises the design of all types of accounting systems and controls; participates and directs other professional staff members in working with data processing providers in the design and technical development of computerized applications. Supervises the evaluation of control systems. Supervises the review of audit findings prepared by the County Auditor and outside agencies and supervises the preparation of reports to support requests for exceptions. Supervises the review of State and Federal law affecting revenue recovery and accounting procedures for specific health care programs. Confers with administrative personnel concerning fiscal matters, systems review plans, and findings. Minimum Requirements Completion of accounting courses equivalent to 21 semester units or 32 quarter units in an accredited college including courses in cost accounting and auditing.* One year of professional auditing or accounting experience at the level of Senior Accountant Auditor, Senior Accounting Systems Technician, or Senior Accounting Systems Analyst. Physical Class II – Light This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring a 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. Special Requirement Information In order to qualify include a copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, specified college courses and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Senior Accountant Auditor is defined as: Supervises and conducts management, performance, financial, and compliance audits and other studies of County departments and contract providers. Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Senior Accounting Systems Technician is defined as: Supervises professional accounting systems analysis work in connection with the internal audit, development, evaluation, and review of large‑scale and complex fiscal control systems for State and Federally financed welfare and other programs. Experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Senior Accounting Systems Analyst is defined as: Acts as lead analyst and performs the more complex accounting systems analysis. Assessment Process Before the end of 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 All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification. Application & 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. Applications will be accepted and reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you are not contacted for an interview within 60 days of submitting your application, and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. 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. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Contact Information Teletype Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io California Relay Services Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io ADA Coordinator Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Department Contact Name: Yolanda Ramos Department Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Department Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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 Testing 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. Supplemental Questionnaire This supplemental questionnaire is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. Please read each question carefully and provide the required information. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" will not be considered a valid response. Do you understand the above information and instructions? Yes / No This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. Yes / No Have you completed twenty-one (21) semester units or thirty‑two (32) quarter units of accounting, including courses in cost accounting and auditing from an accredited institution? Attach a copy of your official transcripts at filing time. If you are unable to attach the required documents, email them to View email address on click.appcast.io within seven (7) calendar days of filing. Include the exam number and exam title. Yes / No Do you have at least one year of professional auditing or accounting experience at the level of the Los Angeles County Class of Senior Accountant‑Auditor? Yes / No If yes to question 4, provide the following: Name and Address of Employer, Position Title Held, Name and Contact Information of Supervisor, Dates (From–To), Hours Worked per Week, Description of Experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A". Comments such as "see resume" will not be considered. Failure to provide all requested information may result in disqualification. Do you have at least one year of professional auditing or accounting experience at the level of the Los Angeles County Class of Senior Accounting Systems Technician? Yes / No If yes to question 6, provide the requested information as in question 5. Do you have at least one year of professional auditing or accounting experience at the level of the Los Angeles County Class of Senior Accounting Systems Analyst? Yes / No If yes to question 8, provide the requested information as in question 5. Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Los Angeles