Accountant III

Now Hiring: Accountant III

Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services & Housing

Location: Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time | Salary: $68,905 – 92,862 Annually

The Department of Homeless Services & Housing is seeking qualified candidates to fill Accountant III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Some of our many benefits!

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Strong retirement plan and generous paid time off
• Long term career growth across LA County

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and oversee accounting operations: Supervise a team of accountants and support staff while reviewing complex accounting work across systems, cost, revenue, and expenditure activities
• Analyze and prepare financial reports: Compile and evaluate complex financial statements, project accountings, and grant reports to support decision making
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance: Oversee audits, develop findings and recommendations, and ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal controls
• Advise and improve systems: Consult with management and agencies on financial impacts, recommend process and system improvements, and support implementation of new procedures and regulatory changes

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting AND:
  • Two years of professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of LA County’s class of Accountant II, Accountant-Auditor or higher

You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level. Please read our job bulletin’s Requirements section for detailed information on how to qualify for this position.