PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

Position/Program Information

This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

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.

The 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.

About the Role

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. Classifies this position as one that supervises 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.

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's professional auditing or accounting experience at the level of Senior Accountant Auditor, Senior Accounting Systems Technician, or Senior Accounting Systems Analyst.

Additional Information

Our 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: Please note that 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.

Vacancy information: The current vacancies are to be filled within Community Programs (Housing for Health for Homelessness).