Principal Accounting Systems Technician (N438)

Heluna Health•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$7,239 - $10,444•Hybrid

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) consolidates the countywide response to homelessness, with a focus on accountability and transparency, improving care for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and coordinating with service providers, the County’s 88 cities, and unincorporated areas. Staff schedules are based on business need and may include the option of a hybrid work schedule, with employees working remotely and from the office. The Principal Accounting Systems Technician supervises professional fiscal and accounting systems analysis involving the development, evaluation, review, and internal audit of complex fiscal control systems supporting HSH financial operations and State- and Federally financed programs. The position provides oversight and direction for complex budgeting, forecasting, claiming, financial reporting, and fiscal control activities to promote effective and accountable management of departmental resources. The role oversees budgets and annual financial plans, reimbursement claiming, expenditure and revenue projections, funding utilization, contract expenditures, and financial reconciliations. It reviews complex fiscal issues, financial processes, and internal controls; guides corrective actions; supports departmental audits and contract fiscal monitoring; and oversees complex and special fiscal assignments.

Requirements

Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting coursework at an accredited college or university, including cost accounting and auditing.
At least one year of advanced professional accounting, auditing, or accounting systems analysis experience.
Experience planning and directing complex fiscal systems or control projects and supervising professional staff.
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 governmental accounting principles, fiscal policies and procedures, internal controls, and requirements applicable to State-, Federal-, and locally funded programs.
Experience managing complex programs involving multiple and/or braided funding streams.
Ability to evaluate financial systems and fiscal processes, identify deficiencies and control weaknesses, and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
Experience conducting fiscal reviews and audits of financial records and supporting documentation for government-funded programs, grant-funded agencies, nonprofit organizations, or contracted service providers.
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.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of professional staff engaged in accounting systems analysis, fiscal controls, financial reporting, and related projects; provide technical direction and training.
Direct studies of accounting procedures, transaction workflows, forms, and controls; identify weaknesses and recommend improvements to accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
Plan and oversee the design, testing, implementation, and evaluation of accounting systems, reporting tools, and control procedures in coordination with technology and fiscal partners.
Oversee development and maintenance of financial schedules, data extracts, reconciliations, and management reports used to monitor expenditures, revenues, funding, and financial performance.
Lead budget planning and development of full-year expenditure estimates, revenue forecasts, and funding projections across programs; compare actual activity with forecasts, identify variances and funding gaps, and recommend adjustments to management.
Evaluate fiscal processes supporting budget development, expenditure monitoring, reimbursement, and financial reporting to ensure accurate data, effective controls, and timely management decisions.
Oversee review of audit findings and preparation of responses, supporting analyses, corrective actions, and requests for exceptions, as appropriate.
Review changes in laws, regulations, funding requirements, and policies affecting accounting procedures, revenue recovery, and financial reporting; recommend implementation measures.
Coordinate with management, program offices, budget staff, auditors, technology staff, and other agencies on fiscal matters, systems plans, project findings, and implementation issues.
Develop and update accounting policies, procedures, documentation standards, and staff guidance; monitor implementation and the effectiveness of internal controls.
Support departmental audits and contract fiscal monitoring, and oversee complex and special fiscal assignments.