FISCAL OFFICER I /EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Essential Job Functions: Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of the accounting, budget control and compilation, cashiering, supply, payroll, statistical, data processing, and other staff or service activities of a department. Has major non-accounting financial responsibility involving supervision of an active collection program, making recommendations concerning the management and investment of large funds, preparation of highly technical financial analyses and projections, or negotiation and administration of revenue producing agreements. Has major substantive responsibility for the formulation, analysis, and negotiation of departmental operating and program budgets, as needed. Advises and consults with management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected departmental operations. 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. Coordinates the work of subordinate accounting, financial, and other activities with other divisions, departments, and clientele. Acts as immediate overall assistant to a higher level fiscal officer.

Minimum Requirements: 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university including at least two courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing -AND- Option I: Three (3) years of responsible professional accounting or auditing experience at the level of Accountant III, Accounting Systems Analyst I, Intermediate Accountant-Auditor or higher. -OR- Option II: Two (2) years of responsible supervisory accounting experience at the level of Accounting Officer I or higher. Applicants must meet the above requirement(s) at the time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize and alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. 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: In order to receive credit for the required coursework, you MUST include a legible copy of official transcripts within seven (7) calendar days from date of filing application submission. Please submit documentation to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, the exam title, and the exam number. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or send to the exam analyst. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). See Employment Information under Accreditation Information. Official Transcript is defined as 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; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.