ACCOUNTANT I / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

About this role

Position/Program Information
Type Of Recruitment
OPEN COMPETITIVE
- EMERGENCY
FILING START DATE: 06/23/2026 AT 9:00 A.M. PT
**FILING END DATE: 06/30/2026 AT 5:00 P.M. PT
Exam Number
b0646B-EA
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 Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Accountant 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.


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 Accountant I.
Essential Job Functions**
Performs a wide variety of accounting assignments related to departmental accounting activities occurring within the annual accounting cycle including the annual setup and maintenance of accounting records, the classification of transactions, trial balance, closing, and end of period adjustments.


Performs accounts payable, accounts receivable and capital asset accounting.


Compiles, analyzes, and reconciles a variety of financial transactions, statements and reports.


Assists in preparing complex accounting reports and schedules, including statements of revenue and balance sheets.


Assists in conducting cost surveys, revenue analyses, and other accounting studies and participates in wri...