Salary : $82,490.16 - $111,168.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: PH0657B-EA
Department: PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:

PH0657B-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Accounting Officer II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Accounting Officer II.
DEFINITION:
Performs professional accounting work and directs a moderate sized staff (20 or more) in the operation of a moderate to large scale complex accounting program and in the work of a group of related activities of a department.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Accounting Officer II.
Essential Job Functions

What will I do as an Accounting Officer II?

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of the accounting, budget compilation and control, cashiering, supply, payroll, statistical, data processing, or other staff or service activities of a department.
• Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental activities.
• Supervises or personally conducts cost, revenue, and accounting systems and procedures studies, writes reports of findings; and secures approval for implementation of recommendations from departmental administration and the Auditor-Controller when necessary.
• Analyzes and interprets accounting provisions of laws and regulations and recommends steps for their implementation.
• Administers revenue producing agreements.
• Coordinates the work of subordinate accounting and other activities with the work of other divisions, departments, and clientele.
• Acts as immediate assistant to a higher level accounting officer, as needed.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Completion of accounting courses equivalent to twenty-one (21) semester units or thirty-two (32) quarter units in an accredited* college including at least two (2) courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing. Official transcripts must be submitted to verify the successful completion of accounting courses.
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One (1) year's professional accounting or auditing experience at the level** of , , or
LICENSE:
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.
PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class II - Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your transcript from an accredited institution or email it to within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:

• Official Transcript is a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
Application and Filing Information
HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at
DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Department Contact Name: DPH Examinations and Recruitment Unit

Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726

Department Contact E-mail:

Exam Number: PH0657B-EA

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the hiring process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application", for this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

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This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.

• I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work