FISCAL OFFICER II

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

Y0753C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

The application filing period will begin on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR US?

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

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MISSION:

"To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care".

WHAT DOES A FISCAL OFFICER II DO:
Directs the work of a large staff (A) in the operation of a large to very large scale complex accounting program through a subordinate accounting officer or accountant functioning at a responsible level and (B) in the work of a large group of related activities; and (C) in addition, has major substantive non-accounting financial or budgetary responsibility in a department or institution having an annual budget of over $50,000,000.

Essential Job Functions

Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of the accounting, cashiering, supply, payroll, statistical, data processing, and other staff or service activities of a department.

Has major financial responsibility involving supervision of an active collection program, making recommendations concerning the management and investment of large funds, preparation of highly technical financial analysis and projections, or negotiation and administration of revenue producing agreements.

May have major substantive responsibility for the formulation, analysis, and negotiation of departmental operating and program budgets.

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.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Completion of twenty-one (21) semester units or thirty-two (32) quarter units in accounting including at least two courses in cost accounting, governmental accounting, or auditing in an accredited college.*

-AND-

OPTION I: One (1) year of highly responsible fiscal administrative experience at the level** of Fiscal Officer I***.

-OR-

OPTION II: Two (2) years' supervisory accounting experience at the level** of an Accounting Officer II*** or higher.

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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience in excess of the qualifying requirement.
• Bachelor's degree* in accounting from an accredited institution.

No Out of Class experience or withholds are allowed for this examination. Required experience and education must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents at the time of filing, you must email the documents to Kendrea Shelvy at kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your online application or you will not receive credit. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the examination title and number in the subject of your email. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester/quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Include official copies of all relevant documents.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**At the level of: You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t 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.

***To view the full class specification for Fiscal Officer I or *** Accounting Officer II please click the corresponding link.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Education & Experience: This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on the online application and supplemental questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Requirements, Desirable Qualifications, and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on the examination in order to be added to the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.

Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services as they occur.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. Comments such as “See Resume” or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered a response.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates 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. Please refer to their website for updated information https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator .

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application 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.

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. We are 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kendrea Shelvy, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922

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