FISCAL OFFICER I /EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

About the role

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Fiscal Officer I 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of the accounting, budget control and compilation, cashiering, supply, payroll, statistical, data processing, and other staff or service activities of a department.
• Makes recommendations concerning the management and investment of large funds, prepares highly technical financial analyses and projections, or negotiates and administers revenue producing agreements.
• Formulates, analyzes, and negotiates departmental operating and program budgets, as needed.
• Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental operations.
• Supervises or personally conducts cost, revenue, and accounting systems and procedures studies; writes reports of findings; and secures approval for implementation of recommendations from departmental administration and the Auditor-Controller when necessary.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting provisions of laws and regulations and recommends steps for their implementation.
• Collaborates with other divisions, departments, and clientele to coordinate the work of subordinate accounting, financial, and other activities.
• Acts as immediate overall assistant to a higher level fiscal officer.

Requirements

• Minimum of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university, including at least two courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing.
• Three (3) years of responsible professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of Accountant III, Accounting Systems Analyst I, Intermediate Accountant-Auditor, or higher.
• Two (2) years of responsible supervisory accounting experience at the level of Accounting Officer I or higher.

License

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

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.