An Accountant II is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:Performs a variety of staff, systems, and accounting assignments in connection with the overall operation of a complex accounting system. Reviews and performs a wide variety of accounting assignments occurring within the annual accounting cycle including the annual setup and maintenance of accounting records, the classification of revenue and expenditure transactions, journalizing accounting transactions, taking trial balances and preparing closing period adjustments. Interprets the accounting and other financial provisions of a variety of laws, regulations and standards, and recommends steps for their implementation. Conducts cost surveys, revenue analyses, and accounting systems and procedural studies, and writes reports of findings. Compiles, evaluates and reconciles complex operating statements, final accounting for construction and other projects, and claims for reimbursement from other government agencies or private contractors. Evaluates and reconciles complex operating systems for cost reporting and claims processing reimbursements from other government agencies. Prepares balance sheets, statements of revenue, fund balance statements, cost accounting reports, revenue and expenditure estimates, and other specialized financial reports. Compiles expenditure and revenue reports and prepares periodic financial statements of federal and state grants for review. Analyzes established cost accounting systems to determine if the bases and techniques provide realistic estimates of actual costs. Recommends modification of the cost bases and procedures used to improve their reliability. Serves as liaison with other County departments or governmental agencies concerning accounting matters. Participates in the installation of systems and procedures. The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting in an accredited college or university - including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting. ANDOPTION I: One year of entry level accounting or auditing experience at the level of an Accountant I - - . OROPTION II: Two years of technical accounting experience at the level of an Accounting Technician II - - - . 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. You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment. PHYSICAL CLASS:Physical Class 2 - 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: - To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five (5) business days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: SDS - Inter/dhr/070812 PPG 123.pdf. If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application, please submit them to PW - Exams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days from the date of filing the application, and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. - - Experience at the level of an Accountant I in the service of County of Los Angeles is defined as: Performs a variety of entry level accounting assignments in the preparation, analysis, review, maintenance, reconciliation, and control of financial records and fiscal revenue and expenditures forecasting. For a fuller description of work performed refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specifications for Accountant I. You may still qualify even if your job title is not 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. - - - Experience at the level of an Accounting Technician II in the service of County of Los Angeles is defined as: Under general supervision, supervises and performs paraprofessional accounting work in preparing, processing, reconciling and maintaining fiscal records requiring a substantive knowledge of County and general accounting procedures. For a fuller description of work performed refer to County of Los Angeles Class Specifications for Accounting Technician II. You may still qualify even if your job title is not 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. EXAM 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.