Accountant III

Salary Range: $27.73-$40.01 per hour

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 care.  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 III supervises and performs complex professional accounting work for the Department of Homeless Services and Housing. The position oversees financial transactions in General Accounting such as invoice and payment processing, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls; provides technical directions to staff; and advises management on accounting and financial matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises a unit of professional accountants and technical and clerical accounting staff engaged in General Accounting activities; plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates work and provides technical guidance.
• Reviews and performs the more difficult staff, systems, cost, revenue, expenditure, and fund accounting assignments, including accounts payable or accounts receivable, journal vouchers, deposits, interfund transfers, and revenue and expenditure transfers.
• Advises management on the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected department activities and resolves complex accounting issues with County departments and other agencies.
• Compiles and evaluates complex operating statements, claims for reimbursement, revenue and expenditure estimates, and other specialized financial reports.
• Reviews and prepare balance sheets, fund balance statements, cost accounting reports, and periodic financial statements for Federal and State grants.
• Supervises reconciliations of encumbrances, contract ledgers, invoice and payment records, and financial system reports; investigates discrepancies and directs necessary corrections.
• Oversee Department Service Orders and invoice and payment transactions; verify accounting information, approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with fiscal requirements.
• Participates in audit planning; conducts or oversees complex audits, reports findings and recommendations to management, and implements approved recommendations.
• Supervises improvements to accounting practices, payment processes, internal controls, and financial systems and procedures; may serve as the department Internal Control Certification Program coordinator.
• Analyzes legislation affecting department accounting activities and recommends procedures to implement required changes.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Excel, Access, and Microsoft Office applications; experience with financial systems and accounting records.
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Education/Experience

• 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.

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, governmental, cost, and fund accounting; internal controls; financial reconciliations; and accounting procedures.
• Ability to organize competing assignments, analyze complex transactions, communicate findings clearly, and provide technical guidance to staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Handling: Occasionally

Reach Outward: Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally

Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs

Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs

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.