Full job description Bulletin An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
Accountant $6288 to $7790 Monthly Insurance:
Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
To learn more, visit:
Online applications
must be submitted by:
5/24/2024
5:00 P.M. (Pacific)
Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off:
11 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
The Los Angeles County Office of Education is searching for detail-oriented individuals with strong analytical skills for the position of Accountant.
Under general direction, performs professional accounting work in the computation, recording, and reporting of financial transactions; reviews accounting and other fiscal records; prepares financial report statements and analyses; and provides assistance to technical staff.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following Knowledge: Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and auditing principles, 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 reporting Concepts and application 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 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 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 Writing – Communicating effectively in writing Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers 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 Experience Education: 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 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: Accounting experience is desired but not required for this position.
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 Process
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a multiple choice examination, performance examination, and structured interview.
Contact For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Celeste Arellano at
For general inquiries please call (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
For complete application information, please go to
LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242
Additional Information
Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to 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 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Open, open to the public.
Recruitment ID: 24-307
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
Based on full-time assignment:
Although new employees usually begin at the first salary step, advanced salary step placement may be requested
11 vacation days per year, 18 after 7 years of service
15 paid holidays per year
12 paid sick days annually
Insurance includes health, medical, dental, vision and group life
Retirement CALPERS combined with Social Security, and pre-tax retirement savings account options
