Accountant II

Salary Range: $24.76-$35.72 hourly

SUMMARY

The Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) consolidates our countywide response to homelessness. The driving force behind HSH is increasing accountability and transparency, improving care for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and streamlining collaboration with partners including services providers, the County’s 88 cities, and unincorporated areas to deliver high-quality, life-saving services. Staff schedules are based on business need and may include the option of a hybrid work schedule where employees work remotely and from the office.

The Accountant II position will perform a full range of professional accounting and auditing work in the preparation, analysis, review, maintenance, reconciliation and control of financial records and fiscal revenue and expenditures forecasting. 

ESSENTIAL 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
• 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 accounting and other financial provisions of a variety of laws, regulations and standards, and recommends steps for their implementation.
• Conducts cost surveys, revenue analyses, accounting systems and procedural studies, and writes reports of findings.
• Compiles, evaluates and reconciles complex operating statements, final accounting for construction and other projects, and claims for reimbursement from other government agencies or private contractors.
• Evaluates and reconciles complex operating systems for cost reporting and claims processing reimbursements from other government agencies.
• Prepares balance sheets, statements of revenue, fund balance statements, cost accounting reports, revenue and expenditure estimates, and other specialized financial reports.
• Compiles expenditure and revenue reports and prepares periodic financial statements of federal and state grants for review.
• Performs routine audits of the financial records of grant operated agencies, business firms, charitable and nonprofit organizations, other governmental agencies, or private contractors; writes audit reports and makes recommendations.
• Coordinates audits with internal and external auditors and prepares supporting work papers and provides other assistance.
• Reviews audit reports and writes summaries of findings and recommendations.  Presents audit findings to department management and monitors implementation of audit recommendations.
• Reviews and recommends improvements to internal controls or accounting practices.  
• Analyzes established cost accounting systems to determine if the bases and techniques provide realistic estimates of actual costs. Recommends modification of the cost bases and procedures used to improve their reliability.
• Serves as liaison with other County departments or governmental agencies concerning accounting matters.
• Participates in the installation of systems and procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting.

-AND-

Either one year of entry level accounting or auditing experience -OR- Two years of technical accounting experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• 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. 
• Successful clearance of the Live Scan process with the County of Los Angeles.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general accounting, cost and fund accounting
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the 
• ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced 
• environment 
• Experience analyzing large sets of data.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, creating and editing tables, and using formulas.
• Proficient in Excel, Access, and Microsoft Office suite 
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Handling: Frequently

Reach Outward: Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally

Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 15lbs

Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 15lbs

See: Constantly

Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled
• Hybrid work schedule
• Overtime will be available 

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.