Compliance Auditor - Full-time

COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

Full time We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ( PT) until Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be receivedbefore5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to be accepted. We welcome applications from anyone. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 39 diverse departments and over 2,100 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment! If you have questions about working for LA County, including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING, AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION. Plans and coordinates departmental audits. Conducts financial, compliance, and operational audits and accounting system reviews. Coordinates with external auditors. Conducts internal investigations of suspected fraud through the County Fraud Hotline. Evaluates and recommends improvements to accounting systems and internal controls. Prepares written audit reports and management communications. Compliance Auditor ( , A bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in accounting or a closely related field**, including 21 semester units or 31.5 quarter units of accounting courses, including a course in auditing-AND- OPTION I:Two years of professional auditing experience at the level of the County class of Intermediate Accountant-Auditor***. OPTION II: Three years of professional accounting experience****. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class 2 - 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. To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to View email address on click.appcast.io document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

• *Finance, Economics, Forensic Accounting, Business Administration.
• **Experience at the level of an Intermediate Accountant-Auditor in the service of County of Los Angeles is defined as: Conducts management, performance, financial, and compliance audits and other studies within a government, public sector, large-scale private sector organization, or non-profit organization. Work includes planning and conducting audits, analyzing operations and internal controls, and preparing reports with findings and recommendations. For a fuller description of work performed, refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specifications for Intermediate Accountant-Auditor ( .

What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Professional accounting experience is defined as: Complex and difficult assignments at a responsible level functioning as a lead or in a management capacity with extensive knowledge and experience of accounting processes and procedures.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts: Working to High Quality Standards PART II: Technical Writing Assessment, weighted at 40%, measuring technical knowledge in areas of: Professional/Technical Knowledge of Auditing Standards and Practices Risk Assessment and Internal Control Knowledge Planning and Organizational Skills APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORE OF PARTS I AND II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE TELEPHONE.

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APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.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. Please fill out the application completely. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses. 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. All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s 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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Department Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io ADA Coordinator Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Teletype Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; medical condition; military and veteran status; 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. 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. 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 Veteran’s 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 veteran’s credit, please visit: All important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. DO NOTselect "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices, if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.

• Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.
• Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or university in accounting or a closely related field**, including 21 semester units or 31.5 quarter units of accounting courses, including a course in auditing? *To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to View email address on click.appcast.io document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. **Finance, Auditing, Economics, Forensic Accounting, Business Administration.

Yes, and I have attached a copy to my application. No, I do not have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a closely related field, including 21 semester units or 31.5 quarter units of accounting courses, including a course in auditing. How many years of professional auditing experience do you have at the level of the County class of Intermediate Accountant-Auditor.***? ***Experience at the level of an Intermediate Accountant-Auditor in the service of County of Los Angeles is defined as: Conducts management, performance, financial, and compliance audits and other studies within a government, public sector, large-scale private sector organization, or non-profit organization. Work includes planning and conducting audits, analyzing operations and internal controls, and preparing reports with findings and recommendations. For a fuller description of work performed, refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specifications for Intermediate Accountant-Auditor. ~Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. How many years of professional accounting experience**** do you have? ****Professional accounting experience is defined as: Complex and difficult assignments at a responsible level functioning as a lead or in a management capacity with extensive knowledge and experience of accounting processes and procedures. ~Immediate Supervisor name(s) and phone number Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Website