Principal Accounting Systems Technician

Salary Range: $7,239.09 - $10,444.10 monthly

SUMMARY

The Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) consolidates our countywide response to homelessness. The driving force behind HSH is increasing accountability and transparency, improving care for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and streamlining collaboration with partners including services providers, the County’s 88 cities, and unincorporated areas to deliver high-quality, life-saving care.  Staff schedules are based on business need and may include the option of a hybrid work schedule where employees work remotely and from the office.

This position supervises professional fiscal and accounting systems analysis work involving the development, evaluation, review, and internal audit of complex fiscal control systems supporting the Department of Homeless Services and Housing’s financial operations and State and Federally financed programs.

The position provides oversight and direction for complex budgeting, forecasting, claiming, financial reporting, and fiscal control activities to ensure the effective and accountable management of departmental resources.

Responsibilities include overseeing the development and monitoring of budgets and annual financial plans, reimbursement claiming, expenditure and revenue projections, funding utilization, contract expenditures, and financial reconciliations.

The position reviews and evaluates complex fiscal issues, financial processes, and internal controls; provides direction and guidance on corrective actions; supports departmental audits and contract fiscal monitoring; and oversees complex and special fiscal assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of professional staff engaged in accounting systems analysis, fiscal controls, financial reporting, and related projects; provides technical direction and training.


* Directs studies of existing accounting procedures, transaction workflows, forms, and controls; identifies weaknesses and develops recommendations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.


* Plans and oversee the design, testing, implementation, and evaluation of accounting systems, reporting tools, and control procedures in coordination with technology and fiscal partners.


* Oversee the development and maintenance of financial schedules, data extracts, reconciliations, and management reports used to monitor expenditures, revenues, funding, and financial performance.


* Leads budget planning and the development of full-year expenditure estimates, revenue forecasts, and funding projections across programs; compares actual activity with forecasts, identifies variances and funding gaps, and recommends adjustments to management.


* Evaluates fiscal processes supporting budget development, expenditure monitoring, reimbursement, and financial reporting to ensure accurate data, effective controls, and timely management de...