INTERNAL AUDITOR / ACCOUNTANT-AUDITOR

Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

EXAM NUMBER:
S0675I

THIS ANNOUCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD FOR NEW APPLICANTS AND REVISE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION SECTION OF THE JOB BULLETIN. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

FILING INFORMATION:

We are accepting applications from Monday, October 7, 2024, at 8:00 AM (PT) until

Monday, October 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM (PT).

There will be a second filing period opening on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 8:00 AM (PT) until Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM (PT)

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity

About Los Angeles County
The County of Los Angeles, Department of Auditor-Controller is recruiting for highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Internal Auditor/Accountant-Auditor. To view classification standards for the position, please click HERE .

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. With more than 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits.

About the Department of Auditor-Controller
The Department of Auditor-Controller aims to inspire and elevate public trust in County government by safeguarding the County’s financial integrity, advocating and implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with mandates and fiduciary responsibilities. The Department of Auditor-Controller is responsible for establishing County fiscal and internal control policies and procedures; administering the County payroll; conducting audits and fraud investigations; monitoring social services contracts; performing mandated property tax functions; disbursing warrants to vendors, child support recipients, judgment and damages to claimants; and managing the County’s enterprise financial and payroll systems, eCAPS and eHR. Click here to learn more about the Los Angeles County, Department of Auditor-Controller.

About the Position:
The Internal Auditor position in the Department of Auditor-Controller is an entry-level position within our Internal Auditor professional career track. Internal Auditors assist in conducting audits and are under close supervision of higher-level auditors.

Internal Auditors are typically placed within the Department's Audit Division, Countywide Contract Monitoring Division, or Office of County Investigations.

The Audit Division conducts internal audits of County departments including compliance audits of financial procedures and internal controls, management structure and organization, program effectiveness, and computer system integrity and security.

The Countywide Contract Monitoring Division conducts fiscal and program audits of County contractors and provides other contract monitoring assistance and oversight for County departments.

The Office of County Investigations conducts criminal and administrative investigations of alleged misconduct and fraud by County managers, employees, contractors and vendors.

Essential Job Functions

What you will do as an Internal Auditor / Accountant-Auditor:

• Assist in conducting management, performance, financial, compliance and information technology (IT) component audits.
• Assist and/or conduct financial studies and investigations by gathering data from a variety of sources and documents.
• Assist in providing technical assistance to departments by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting a variety of information provided by the client departments.
• Assist in conducting reviews of County contractors' compliance with their County contract and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating accounting systems by auditing various components of IT systems in County departments and contractors.
• Prepare various documents.
• Interact with a variety of individuals.
• Testify in criminal and administrative proceedings.
• Click here for additional details on the essential job functions of the position.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university* with 21 semester units or 32 quart er units of accounting courses , including a course in auditing** .

NOTE: You may also apply if you will meet the Minimum Requirements within 9 months of the date your application is filed. Please see the withhold information below.

Withhold Information:
Applicants who will meet the Minimum Requirements within 9 months of filing their application may also apply for this exam and will be invited to take the Structured Interview (please refer to the "Our Assessment Process" section). Such candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the Structured Interview will be placed on "withhold" status until proof of completion of the Minimum Requirements is received and verified by our human resources unit.

Withhold applicants will be added to the hiring list (eligible register) once completion of the Minimum Requirements is verified. Please refer to the "Proof of Meeting the Requirements" section of this job posting for more information on the required supporting documentation to receive credit for any degree or completed college courses.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

Education Requirement Information:
* Accreditation : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

International transcripts require an evaluation report which validates and converts international units, credits, or hours etc. into U.S. semester or quarter units. The evaluation report must be done by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc .

**In order to verify any type of college degree, and completion of required accounting units and auditing course, you MUST provide supporting documentation prior to consideration of appointment as stated in the " Proof of Meeting the Requirements" section of this bulletin.


PROOF OF MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS Scanned legible copy of the official transcript(s) showing proof of completion of the required accounting units and auditing course and B achelor's degree as stated in the Minimum Requirements section of the job posting.For applicants with international transcripts, an evaluation report completed by an evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc . The evaluation report must provide information on the equivalent U.S. degree and credits/units.We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst

Important Notes:
If you are unable to attach the supporting documents, you may email them to ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov . Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on all emailed documents.Correspondence will be sent via email. Please ensure that the email address you provide on your application is current and correct.Test Invitation Letters and other correspondence will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid e-mail address. Please update your spam filters to ensure that the following email addresses are added to your address book and/or list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail: ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov info@governmentjobs.comnoreply@governmentjobs.com
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is the applicant's responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for a late test administration or re-scheduling

Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address.

Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

License:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform the job.

Physical Expectations:
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.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process:
Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will invite you to take a Structured Interview, weighted 100%, assessing the following competencies:

• Customer Service
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Conscientiousness
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication

Notes:

• Applicants must currently meet or will meet the minimum requirements within 9 months of filing their application and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the hiring list (eligible register) for consideration of employment.
• COMPONENTS OF THE STRUCTURED INTERVIEW MATERIALS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• Online Interview Preparation may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . Interview preparation information is located under the "Interview Guide" section.
• For interview Tips, please visit the Department of Human Resources website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/interview-tips/ .

Application and Filing Information

Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before the close of the application filing period. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab above for this posting during the filing period.

The information you provide on the supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the examination process. Your responses are subject to verification. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Prior to consideration of appointment, you MUST provide the documentation listed in the "Proof of Meeting The Requirements" section of the job bulletin in order to receive credit for any degree or completed college courses. Please note, all submitted documentation is subject to verification.

Important Note: Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.


ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Auditor-Controller.

Note: The Department may generate Accountant I and Accountant II sublists from the Internal Auditor/Accountant-Auditor hiring list to fill accounting vacancies with the Department of Auditor-Controller.

SPECIAL INFORMATION :

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, and INCLUSION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodation Coordinator at ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov . You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

No sharing of User ID and Password: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Do you have any questions?

Department Contact Name: Joseph Villalobos

Department Contact Phone: (213) 974-9796

Department Contact Email: ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Email: ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

For detailed information, please click here

Closing Date/Time: 10/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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