Accountant I

JOB
Please go to for details of this position and to apply.ABOUT HACLA:The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) was established in 1938 by the City of Los Angeles under Resolution No. 1241. HACLA is one of the nation's largest and leading public housing authorities, providing the largest supply of quality affordable housing to residents of the City of Los Angeles. HACLA provides affordable housing to over 83,000 households in its Public Housing and Section 8 departments, and offers a range of permanent supportive housing programs for homeless households, including: Project-Based, HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, Homeless, Tenant Base Supportive Housing, Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA), Continuum of Care, and Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy program.JOB SUMMARY: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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Examples of Duties:Receives EPD reports and transfers data to entries in the unit cost ledgers.Posts entries to the general receipt ledgers.Assists in the preparation of monthly budget analysis, financial reports, and statements.Participates in a wide variety of assignments including the annual set up and maintenance of accounting book, the classification of transactions, trial balance, closing, and end of period adjustments.Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum RequirementsTRAINING 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.Special Requirements: Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 December 9, 2021. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from a HACLA recruiter NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, December 3, 2021. This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination. REFERRAL PROCESSOnly 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. SELECTION PROCEDUREApplications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. HIRING INFORMATION:All job offers are contingent upon providing proof of full vaccination against COVID -19 and 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. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the two dose vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose vaccine. Candidates will start at STEP 1 of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority. Mandatory Vaccination Accommodations: If you are unable to submit proof of vaccination at time of acceptance of a job offer due to medical and/or religious reasons, you will need to submit a request for a reasonable accommodation to engage in an interactive process. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the two dose vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose vaccine. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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 visiting our website at: Please call NeoGov Toll-Free Applicant Support telephone line if you forget your password, have application login problems or get an error message during the application process.