Accountant III (N427)

Heluna Health•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant III supervises and performs complex professional accounting work for the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing. The role oversees General Accounting financial transactions, including invoice and payment processing, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls. It provides technical direction to staff and advises management on accounting and financial matters. Staff schedules are based on business needs and may include the option of a hybrid work schedule, with employees working remotely and from the office. The work environment is a general indoor office setting with temperature control. Overtime will be available.

Requirements

Complete 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting at an accredited college or university, including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting.
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.
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.
A valid California Class C Driver License or ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Successful clearance of the County of Los Angeles Live Scan process.

Responsibilities

Supervise a unit of professional accountants and technical and clerical accounting staff performing General Accounting activities; plan, assign, review, and evaluate work and provide technical guidance.
Review and perform difficult staff, systems, cost, revenue, expenditure, and fund accounting assignments, including accounts payable or receivable, journal vouchers, deposits, interfund transfers, and revenue and expenditure transfers.
Advise management on accounting and financial implications of existing and projected department activities and resolve complex accounting issues with County departments and other agencies.
Compile and evaluate operating statements, claims for reimbursement, revenue and expenditure estimates, and other specialized financial reports.
Review and prepare balance sheets, fund balance statements, cost accounting reports, and periodic financial statements for Federal and State grants.
Supervise reconciliations of encumbrances, contract ledgers, invoice and payment records, and financial system reports; investigate discrepancies and direct corrections.
Oversee Department Service Orders and invoice and payment transactions; verify accounting information, approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with fiscal requirements.
Participate in audit planning; conduct or oversee complex audits, report findings and recommendations to management, and implement approved recommendations.
Supervise improvements to accounting practices, payment processes, internal controls, and financial systems and procedures; may serve as the department Internal Control Certification Program coordinator.
Analyze legislation affecting department accounting activities and recommend procedures to implement required changes.