Definition: Performs a variety of difficult and complex professional accounting assignments under immediate professional accounting supervision.

Classification Standards: Positions allocable to this class are distinguished by the size, scope, and complexity of accounting activities.

Examples of Duties:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: College graduation in Business Administration including completion of twenty-four (24) semester or thirty-six (36) quarter units in accounting -AND- two (2) years of professional level experience in government, public or commercial accounting or auditing. Ability to operate a ten-key adding machine by touch.

EXAMINATION 
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.  Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.  Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination.  Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 70% or higher to be placed on the "Certified List".  Generation of a Certified List does not mean that there are any vacant and available positions at this time.  The Certified List will be available for not less than 12 consecutive calendar months.
 
THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON NOVEMBER 27 & 28, 2018.  If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from  careers@hacla.org NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 8, 2018.  This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination.  Should there be an overwhelming number of candidates eligible to test, at the Housing Authority's sole discretion, additional dates for this examination may be NOVEMBER 29, 2018.
 
REFERRAL PROCESS: 
Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings.  Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work.  All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.

HIRING INFORMATION:
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.
 
Candidates will start at STEP 1 of a eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:
If you require special testing accommodations due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance.  Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.

NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.

Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority.  A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by by  visiting our website at: 
 
http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf(Download PDF reader)

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