Senior Accounting Systems Technician

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! CLICK HERE to see a list of employee benefits! MISSION: "To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care".

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with twenty-one (21) semester units or thirty-two (32) quarter units of accounting, including courses in cost accounting and auditing.
Two (2) years of professional accounting and auditing experience at the level of the Los Angeles County Class of Accountant III or higher.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervises the study, evaluation, development and implementation of accounting control and reporting systems to be incorporated in electronic data processing systems.
Recommends and coordinates the implementation of policy and procedure relating to accounting control, fiscal record keeping methods, and audit trails; monitors the activities of organizations responsible for implementing these policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Discusses accounting systems studies and findings with departmental personnel.
Develops financial controls to be incorporated in the administration of welfare programs.
Participates in formal discussion of audit findings with auditors; serves as liaison for the department with auditors while audits are in progress.
Prepares formal replies to audit findings of the Auditor's Office and other governmental agencies.
Develops tests of accounting controls incorporated into electronic data processing systems.
Serves as consultant to management on accounting systems matters.