ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN

COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER

CA0642A-EA

FILING DATE

We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to be accepted. 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 abuse. 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 Consumer and Business Affairs Financial Management Division, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an emergency Accounting Technician I vacancy related to the homelessness crisis Under the emergency order, applicants who meet all the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Accounting Technician

I . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs technical work in an accounting or related area including general accounting, expenditures and accounts payable, revenue and accounts receivable, cost and fund accounting, budgetary support, accounting systems, auditing, accounting cycle, capital asset, and statement and report preparation. Assists in department accounting assignments which encompass the full cycle of accounting activities ranging from establishing accounting and subsidiary records, reconciling the ledgers, preparing adjustments and closing entries, and preparing reports. Classifies and records a variety of accounting transactions, including some requiring the interpretation of guidelines and policy that may involve processing encumbrances, cost accounting assignment, and reviewing and approving vendor payments, employee expense claims for reimbursement, cash receipts, and reimbursing revolving funds. Apportions expenditures, deferred revenues/advances and collection of accounts receivable within the appropriate accounting period; determines the amount and distribution of accrued revenues and expenses and depreciation of assets. Reviews balance of accounts and reconciles to the Auditor-Controller's Countywide Accounting and Purchasing System (eCAPS) and subsidiary ledgers and trust funds. Provides explanation for reconciling items. Prepares journal vouchers, internal vouchers, cash receipts, and other accounting documents for the purpose of making adjusting entries for allocation of revenues and expenditures. Prepares routine statistical, cost and operating reports, statements of financial condition, budget compilations, and routine final accounting of revenues and expenditures for construction and other projects. Distributes both direct and indirect costs to cost centers and sets up rates using prescribed bases and techniques. Posts to ledgers, journals and registers, codes documents, prepares deposits and reconciles differences incidental to performing technical accounting assignments. Examines estate accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and propriety; prepares interim and final accounting reports of estate financial condition for use as a basis in probate proceedings, including distributions of estate assets based on interpretation of probate decrees. Prepares claims for reimbursement of expenditures for large scale categorical aid programs involving complex claiming procedures. Routinely accesses and utilizes a personal computer using established applications including word processing, spreadsheet, eCAPS, and accounting software.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

TRAINING

AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units of accounting including a course in advanced accounting, cost accounting, governmental accounting, auditing, or accounting information systems• in an accredited college or university. Lower Division accounting classes may be taken at a two-year community college if the units are transferable to a four-year college or university -AND- One year of accounting clerical experience. Graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associate's degree in Accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the one year of accounting clerical experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION

•In order to receive credit for com pletion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units of accounting , you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows that you have completed the semester or quarter units requirements attached with your application at the time of filing or send by email DCBAExams @dcba.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States . Withhold Information No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application at the time of filing.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov , JEstrella@dcba.lacounty.gov , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. The Department will not consider missed email notifications as an acceptable reason to authorize additional time to complete the application. You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the above stated 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , 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. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing

VERBIAGE

from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties

WILL NOT

be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an

INCOMPLETE

APPLICATION and you may be

DISQUALIFIED.

Fill out the application and supplemental questionnaire completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements .

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.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES

For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. For more information, please contact the specific libraries directly.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's 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. The Department of Human Resources is 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.

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE

(800) 735-2922 ADA

COORDINATOR PHONE

(213) 948-2895 TELETYPE

PHONE NUMBER

(800) 899-4099 ALTERNATE

TELETYPE PHONE NUMBER

(800) 897- 0077

DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name:

DCBA Exams Department Contact Phone:

(213) 712-5473

Department Contact E-mail:

DCBAExams@dcba.lacounty.gov