SENIOR ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

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Job Description
EXAM NUMBER:
PH0666B
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FILING PERIOD:
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. to 2:29 p.m., Pacific Time (PT)
Filing will be suspended on March 2, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT ).
Applications submitted after 2:29 p.m. (PT) on March 2, 2022 will not be accepted.
This examination will reopen as the needs of the service require.
No out- of -class experience accepted.
DEFINITION:
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.
Essential Job Functions
Supervises the study, evaluation, development and implementation of accounting control and reporting systems to be incorporated in electronic data processing systems.
Recommends and coordinates the implementation of policy and procedure relating to accounting control, fiscal record keeping methods, and audit trails; monitors the activities of organizations responsible for implementing these policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Discusses accounting systems studies and findings with departmental personnel.
Develops financial controls to be incorporated in the administration of welfare programs.
Participates in formal discussion of audit findings with auditors; serves as liaison for the department with auditors while audits are in progress.
Prepares formal replies to audit findings of the Auditor's Office and other governmental agencies.
Develops tests of accounting controls incorporated into electronic data processing systems.
Serves as consultant to management on accounting systems matters.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university with twenty-one (21) semester units or thirty-two (32) quarter units of accounting including: cost accounting AND
auditing .
Official transcripts must be submitted to verify the successful completion of accounting courses.
-AND-
Two (2) years professional auditing or accounting experience** at the level of Intermediate Accountant-Auditor*** , Accountant III**** 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:
2 - Light:
Light physical effort may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the Experience area
*ACCREDITATION
: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.
Foreign studies must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)
(see Employment Information under Accreditation Information)
In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree and accounting coursework, you must include
a legible copy of Official transcripts
from the accredited institution with Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your online application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to ****
Official Transcript
is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states official and/or copy issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
** Professional auditing or accounting experience
is complex assignments at a responsible level with extensive knowledge and experience of auditing or accounting processes, and procedures.
***In the County of Los Angeles, a Intermediate Accountant-Audito
r
is defined as one who conducts management, performance, financial, and compliance audits and other studies of County departments and contract providers.
****In the County of Los Angeles, an Accountant III
is defined as one who performs responsible and highly complex professional accounting and auditing work in the preparation, analysis, review, maintenance, reconciliation and control of financial records and fiscal revenue and expenditures forecasting.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification:
Additional experience beyond the Requirements.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Once we have determined that you meet our experience requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100%
Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list).
Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY
. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to ****
w
ithin fifteen (15) calendar days from application submissio n
Apply online by clicking on the green Apply
button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 2:29 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on ****you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly
shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS.
Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that ALL
information supplied by applicants and 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.
Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION
or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT
Utilizing VERBIAGE
from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as I
NCOMPLETE
and will not be accepted.
Comments such as SEE RESUME
or SEE APPLICATION
will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE
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. You may refer to their website for more information regarding the reopening of some libraries with limited hours throughout Los Angles County.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online 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.
COVID-19 VACCINATION:
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Department ****
Department Contact E-mail:
****
California Relay Services ****
ADA Coordinator ****
Teletype ****
Closing Date/Time: 3/2/2022 2:30 PM Pacific
Job Address
Los Angeles
California
United States
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The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who are elected on a non-partisan basis and serve four-year terms. As the governing body, the Board of Supervisors serves as both the executive and legislative authority of the largest and most complex county government in the United States. Three elected officials (Assessor, District Attorney, and Sheriff) also serve the needs of the County’s residents. The County employs nearly 112,000 full-time personnel to serve its diverse population. 
Selected by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers of 2018 and 2019, the County has an annual budget in excess of $30 billion with 35 major administrative units or departments serving the needs of the County’s residents.
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