ACCOUNTANT II/EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

About this role

Position/Program Information
Type Of Recruitment
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY


Exam Number
CA0647A-EA


Filing Date
We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, July 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received
before
5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 2, 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 Wage Enforcement Division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an emergency Accountant II 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 Accountant II
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Essential Job Functions**

• Performs a variety of staff, systems, and accounting assignments in connection with the overall operation of a complex accounting system.
• Reviews and performs a wide variety of accounting assignments occurring within the annual accounting cycle including the annual setup and maintenance of accounting records, the classification of revenue and expenditure transactions, journalizing accounting transactions, taking trial balances and preparing closing period adjustments.
• Interprets the account...