Ly accepted accounting and auditing principles (GAAP), practices and methods and their application to governmental accounting. Federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to accounting procedures and systems and records retention. Principles of financial administration, including budget development and financial reporting. Concepts and applications of automated data processing systems and equipment related to financial systems and accounting operations. Methods and tech... more details
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An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
Senior Accountant
$6933 to $8588 Monthly
Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
To learn more, visit: https://www.lacoe.edu
Online applications must be submitted by:
5/24/2024
5:00 P.M. (Pacific)
Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off: 24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
The Los Angeles County Office of Education is seeking experienced individuals with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial principles for the position of Senior Accountant.
Under general direction, coordinates and performs complex professional accounting work in the computation, recording, and reporting of financial transactions; plans and organizes the work of subordinate, technical, and clerical employees.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:
Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles (GAAP), practices and methods and their application to governmental accounting
Federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to accounting procedures and systems and records retention
Principles of financial administration, including budget development and financial reporting
Concepts and applications of automated data processing systems and equipment related to financial systems and accounting operations
Methods and techniques of financial analysis and research
Current office practices, procedures, terminology, equipment and technology related to financial record keeping
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Competencies:
Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Mathematical Facility – Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures
Required Education and ExperienceEducation: A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 24 semester or 36 quarter verifiable college coursework units in accounting from an institution of higher learning accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience: Two years of professional accounting experience.
Additional Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites may be required for some positions.
Hybrid remote schedules may be available.
Selection ProcessCandidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a multiple-choice examination, a performance exam, and a structured interview.
Contact
For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to Celeste Arellano at arellano_celeste@lacoe.edu
For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
For complete application information, please go to https://www.lacoe.edu/pc
LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242
Additional InformationMinimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified. For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Dual, open to the public and promotional for LACOE employees.
Recruitment ID: 24-305
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
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