Principal Accounting Systems Technician

Supervises the study and evaluation of existing departmental accounting procedures, fiscal controls, and accounting forms, in both computerized and non-automated accounting systems. Supervises the design of all types of accounting systems and controls; participates and directs other professional staff members in working with data processing providers in the design and technical development of computerized applications. Supervises the evaluation of control systems. Supervises the review of audit findings prepared by the County Auditor and outside agencies and supervises the preparation of reports to support requests for exceptions. Supervises the review of State and Federal law affecting revenue recovery and accounting procedures for specific health care programs. Confers with administrative personnel concerning fiscal matters, systems review plans, and findings.

Los Angeles County, one of California's original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation's largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation - nearly 10 million residents who account for approximately 27 percent of California's population. As a subdivision of the state, the County is charged with providing numerous services that affect the lives of all residents, including law enforcement, tax collection, public health protection, public social services, elections and flood control.