Supervising Accountant (AA-045-26E) WHITTIER

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Supervising Accountant (AA-045-26E) WHITTIER

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JOB POSTING

NOTICE OF EXTERNAL JOB OPPORTUNITY
POSTING #AA-045-26ESUPERVISING ACCOUNTANT



This job posting may close without prior notice.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately

LOCATION: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, ACCOUNTING SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, WHITTIER
The Accounting Section at the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts sits at the center of a complex, high-stakes operation—supporting the financial integrity of infrastructure that millions of residents depend on every day. As Supervising Accountant, you'll make sure that work is sound, accurate, and audit-ready while also leading a team you're expected to grow into the section's next generation of leaders. This is a role for someone who makes things better: the Accounting Section has a dedicated process improvement group and a genuine appetite for smarter operations, and we're actively looking for the right places to put emerging tools like AI to work. That means real productivity gains, handled with judgment—sensitive data protected, outputs verified, risks understood. If you want to do meaningful work, develop people, and help a serious public agency stay ahead of a fast-changing environment, this role is worth your attention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: To exercise supervision and technical direction over an accounting group comprised of professional accountant positions and clerical support staff.

JOB SUMMARY: The major job duties are listed below. For a detailed list, please see the job description .

Under the direction of the Chief Accountant, the incumbent will:

• Manage the day-to-day work of Accountants and support staff by establishing priorities and assignments, reallocating workload, monitoring deadlines, reviewing output, and approving attendance and leave to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant completion of general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, grants, payroll, and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee the performance and professional development of assigned staff by conducting performance evaluations, providing coaching and training, and participating in hiring, promotional, and disciplinary processes to promote accountability, policy compliance, and effective workforce management.
• Review and approve accounting transactions, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, and cash and expenditure controls by verifying mathematical accuracy, ensuring compliance with GAAP/GASB and internal procedures, and resolving discrepancies to reduce error rates, safeguard funds, and maintain audit readiness.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules by compiling and analyzing accounting data, overseeing reconciliations and general ledger analyses, and validating accruals and adjustments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes by establishing timelines, reviewing adjustments and reconciliations, and validating final reports to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Implement and enforce internal controls and quality assurance processes by developing review protocols, maintaining segregation-of-duty safeguards, and recommending improvements to accounting methods and procedures to mitigate financial risk, reduce rework, and strengthen accountability.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for assigned accounting functions and ensures continuity of operations by responding to audit inquiries, communicating expectations, escalating significant risks to management, cross-training staff, documenting procedures, and performing complex or time-sensitive accounting work as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess all of the following:

• A valid California Class C driver license; AND
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or closely related business administration field; AND
• One of the following options:
  • One (1) year of experience in the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as a Senior Accountant or equivalent, including one (1) year of lead responsibility over professional staff; OR
  • Three (3) years of experience performing professional level accounting duties using generally accepted accounting principles and supervisory responsibilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience overseeing the work of professional accounting staff and full range of accounting operations
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex financial statements and supporting schedules
• Experience implementing and monitoring internal control systems
• Experience responding to internal or external audit inquiries
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar) to process transactions, generate reports, and manage financial data
• Experience creating or modifying sophisticated financial and operational reports using business intelligence or reporting tools such as Actuate, Power BI, Crystal Reports, or comparable systems
• Demonstrated ability to analyze accounting workflows and recommend procedural improvements

EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Knowledge of:

• Governmental accounting principles and practices
  
• Internal controls frameworks and audit practices
  
• Electronic data processing and ERP-based accounting systems
  
• Supervisory principles and personnel administration practices
  

Ability to:

• Apply auditing principles necessary for compliance
  
• Prepare and interpret complex accounting and financial statements and reports
  
• Evaluate performance. provide coaching and address deficiencies
  
• Analyze accounting processes and recommend improvements
  
• Communicate technical financial information effectively both orally and in writing
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Selection Process:

• All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
• The selection process will consist of a writing project and an interview weighted 100%. The writing project will be scored as part of the interview.
• The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of May 11, 2026.
  
  

Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add [email protected] to your contact list.

NOTES:
The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a reference check, background check, DMV report, and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources .

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Antonio Archuleta at [email protected] .

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.

RETIREMENT

• CALPERS: The Districts belong to the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and all monthly status new hires will be enrolled in CalPERS. Most new hires will be enrolled in the defined benefit formula of 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and are required to contribute to the plan (7.75% for the 24/25 fiscal year). Those who qualify based on current or previous public service may be enrolled in the defined benefit formula in place on December 31, 2012, which was 2% @ 55 and are considered “classic” members. For “classic” members, the Districts pay the “employee share.” Please contact the Human Resources Department for more information regarding contribution rates. Although Districts employees are exempt from Social Security, employees are required by federal law to contribute a percentage of their salary for Medicare coverage.

• DEFERRED COMP MATCH: For some bargaining units, the Districts provides a matching contribution to an eligible deferred compensation plan pursuant to Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The match with each paycheck will be the lesser of: 3% of the employee's base monthly salary as listed in the Salary Schedule; and the amount the employee is contributing with that paycheck. The annual total combined employee and employer contribution are subject to IRS limits.

COMPENSATION

Employees receive annual salary increases until reaching step 5 of the salary range and are provided with opportunities to promote. Cost of living adjustments are implemented annually in accordance with labor agreements.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• MEDICAL: Districts paid. Employees may choose from several HMO and Indemnity plans. As of January 1, 2026, the Districts contribute $2,417.99 per month for medical insurance. Depending on the choice of health plan, the Districts contribution covers all or a large portion of the premium for family coverage.

• DENTAL: Districts paid. Employees can choose from prepaid and indemnity dental plans. The Districts pay the full premium for employee and dependent coverage. The indemnity dental plan will has an annual in network maximum of $1,750, and an out of network maximum of $1,000.

• VISION: Employee paid.

• LIFE: The Districts pay for a term life policy. Employees can buy additional types and amounts of life insurance coverage at group rates.

LEAVE TIME

• VACATION: Employees receive 88 hours of paid vacation after one full year of service, increasing up to 128 hours per year after five years, 168 hours per year after 15 years and up to 208 hours after 25 years. Prior to one year of full service, employees are given partial vacation time on January 1, based on the time worked in the preceding year.

• SICK LEAVE : Eight hours of full-pay sick leave per month.

• PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 24 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons. Some bargaining units allow up to 40 hours per calendar year from current sick leave for personal reasons.

• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees may use up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for each birth, foster placement and/or adoption (regardless of the number of children involved) as determined by the parental leave policy.

HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays and one-half paid holiday depending on the employee's work schedule.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for approved accredited course work.

STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT
For some bargaining units, the Districts will provide student loan payment reimbursements for principal or interest paid by the employee on a qualified education loan incurred by the employee for the education of the employee. The annual maximum reimbursement is $5,250 and the lifetime reimbursement limit is $21,000.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & OTHER BENEFITS

• A rewarding career contributing to society and the environment.
• Flexible work schedules (e.g. 9/80 schedule) depending on the worksite.
• Clear policies and procedures.
• Health and safety programs.
• Carpool opportunities with monetary incentives depending on the worksite.

More detailed benefits information can be found here: Districts Benefits

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

Updated January 2, 2026

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$9,830.00 - $12,213.00 Monthly