Business Systems Analyst (Assistant Accounting Systems Analyst)

DEPARTMENT OF AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD FOR NEW APPLICANTS AND TO UPDATE TO THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION SECTION.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

EXAM NUMBER : S2646E

FILING INFORMATION : We will begin accepting applications on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 8 : 00 AM (PT) until Friday, November 15, 2024, 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 Business Systems Analyst (Assistant Accounting Systems Analyst).

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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.

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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.

About the Position :

Positions allocable to this class are located in the Department of Auditor-Controller and assist higher level analysts in performing systems analysis in connection with the development, evaluation, and review of large-scale and complex computerized and non-automated fiscal control systems.

Work is performed within a limited framework of responsibilities and under close direct supervision of higher-level analysts.

What you will do as a Business Systems Analyst (Assistant Accounting Systems Analyst) :

Analyzes existing accounting operations, fiscal controls, and accounting standards in computerized and non-automated accounting systems by performing various studies and tests, identifying and reporting on potential problems, and assisting in the implementation and conversion project plans for new accounting systems and / or accounting system enhancements.

This task may include performing the following :

• Performing process flow, data analyses, and eDiscovery;
• Testing the functionality of modules, components, internal controls and / or entire accounting systems;
• Performing system and network diagnosis;
• Participating in work group meetings;
• Identifying security requirements and monitoring compliances;
• Developing business intelligence and supporting enterprise reports;
• Developing user interfaces and web applications;
• Identifying patterns in system and / or user errors;
• Drafting various documents; etc.

Participates in feasibility studies of automating systems and business processes serving the Auditor-Controller and other County departments by assisting with comparative analyses and evaluations of hardware, software, network systems, data systems, components, and / or related processes, etc.

to evaluate the solution’s capability to meet the user, functional, and technical requirements and adhere to departmental, County, State, and Federal policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Designs various types of accounting and information systems / applications by conducting and / or participating in the design phase;
• developing design / functional requirements / specifications; and collaborating with project managers, users, technical staff, programmers, and analysts from other sections, departments, or agencies;

etc. to produce project timetables, task assignments, and testing criteria.

• Tests various types of accounting and information systems / applications by conducting and / or participating in a variety of test cases;
• collaborating with project managers, users, technical staff, programmers, and analysts from other sections, departments, or agencies;

etc.; and providing results to the various stakeholders to ensure the needs of the users and requirements are met.

Implements new accounting and information systems / applications by collaborating with stakeholders of accounting and information systems;

monitoring progress on various assignments related to the project(s); providing supervisors with status updates; etc.

• Supports existing accounting and information systems / applications by monitoring the various accounting and information systems, interfaces, processes, and / or components;
• setting up and configuring hardware and system components for local systems; installing and configuring various software;
• assessing and reporting on and optimizing system performance; providing various troubleshooting, maintenance and technical support;
• analyzing data using Microsoft Excel, SQL tools, statistical software, eDiscovery, etc.; providing on-call support for batch processing and help-desk support;

and developing and maintaining issue logs and following up with resolutions.

Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., concept papers, work papers, schedules, statistical summaries, and formal reports, feasibility study documentation, systems definitions, systems designs, training materials, service / change requests).

• Acts as a liaison between various stakeholders of accounting and information systems (e.g., project managers; users; technical staff;
• programmers; analysts from other sections, departments, or agencies; vendors) by serving as the point of contact with respect to accounting and information system-related projects, functions, and issues;

and conveying, facilitating, and interpreting information between various stakeholders.

Provides orientation and / or training to various stakeholders on the functions, procedures, and processes of various accounting and information systems / applications.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS :

A b achelor's degree or higher from an accredited* college or university WITH :

• 21 semester or 32 quarter units of information systems classes ; OR
• A combination of information systems and accounting classes totaling 21 semester or 32 quarter units, of which at least 18 semester units or 24 quarter units are information systems classes.

NOTE : You may also apply if you will meet the Selection Requirements within 9 months of the date your application is filed.

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.

PROOF OF MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS :

Scanned legible copy of the official transcript(s) showing proof of completion of the required information systems and accounting units and b achelor's degree as stated in the Selection Requirements section of the job posting.

Important Notes :

• If you are unable to attach the supporting documents, you may email them to [email protected].
• Correspondence may be sent via email. Please ensure that the email address you provide on your application is current and correct.

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.

VACANCY INFORMATION :

The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies within 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.

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 [email protected].

Social Security Number : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. No sharing of User ID and Password : All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password.

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 : [email protected]

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