Senior Accountant

Accounting Manager

Performs the more technical and complex accounting assignments, including the preparation and/or supervision of financial reports and statements, general ledger and subsidiary maintenance of various Authority programs and other related financial duties. Supervises a group of accountants and clerical staff.

Characteristics of the Class: Positions allocable to this classification report to an Accounting Manager. This classification is distinguished from Accounting Manager, which is above, and from Accountant, which is below, by the size, scope, and complexity of accounting responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge Of:

• Principles, methods, and techniques of financial and accounting analysis and administration.
• Principles and practices of financial record keeping.
• Laws and ordinance relating to the financial administration of a public agency.
• Principles and practices and procedures.
• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements relative to accounting systems, reports, and procedures.
• Theory and practice of governmental and commercial accounting; cost accounting methods, and procedures and electronic data processing principles.
• Housing Authority policies, practices, procedures, and principles related to this classification.
• Trust fund accounting in relation to trust indenture; payroll taxes and reporting.

Skills In:

• The application of good public and human relations techniques.
• Reading, writing, arithmetic, and analytical accounting techniques.
• The use and operation of required office machines and equipment used in accounting duties such as ten-key calculators, adding machines, and related equipment.
• Preparing mathematical computations and interpreting statistical information, graphs, charts, and diagrams.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Ability To:

• Prepare, analyze, verify, evaluate, interpret, and assemble data, including financial documents, statements, and reports and make sound recommendations.
• Perform independent research and analysis on assigned studies.
• Relate to and effectively work with Authority management and development staff, subordinate, co-workers, and others in the performance of assigned duties.
• Make sound accounting decisions within established guidelines and know limits of discretion.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports.
• Meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Adapt to various work assignments.
• Maintain records and reports as required.
• Plan and conduct internal audits of accounting records.
• Prepare complex financial statements and reports.
• Plan and supervise the work of accountants and clerical accounting personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university with at least twenty-four (24) semester or thirty-six (36) quarter units in Accounting -AND- two (2) years of professional level experience in government, public, or commercial accounting or auditing.

Desirable Qualifications: Graduate level course work in Business Administration or preferably Finance Administration with specialization in accounting and four (4) years of professional level accounting experience working in a large public agency. Good with numbers, excellent analytical and written skills and some supervisory experience is highly desirable.

License: May be required to possess a current California Class "C" Driver's License.

Special Requirements: May be required to possess and drive an automobile.

Examination: Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 80% or higher to be placed on the "Certified List". Generation of a Certified List does not mean that there are any vacant and available positions at this time. The Certified List will be available for not less than 6 consecutive calendar months. The examination for this position will occur in-person on August 4, 2026. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from View email address on click.appcast.io no later than July 29, 2026. This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination.

Referral Process: Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings. Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work. All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.

Selection Procedure: Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.

Hiring Information: All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States. Candidates will start at STEP 1 of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

Disability Accommodation: Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application. Note: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll. Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority.