Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Salary

$90,820.32 - $122,388.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

R9767G

Department

71600 - ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.

The Court's justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to lead a team of professional accounting staff responsible for complex court wide reconciliation and financial reporting functions. This role is ideal for a strong leader who is passionate about safeguarding public funds, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations. The Senior Accountant will oversee bank and trust account reconciliations, guide the proper distribution of court-collected funds, and resolve complex accounting discrepancies. In addition to supervising staff, this position serves as a key technical resource and liaison with internal departments and external agencies. If you are a strategic thinker with advanced accounting expertise and a commitment to excellence in public service, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of assigned staff. Provide constructive feedback to address performance gaps, including performance management and disciplinary recommendations.
• Oversee and approve reconciliation of bank, trust, case management systems, and financial system accounts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and fraud prevention.
• Monitor and control the distribution, deposit, and proper accounting of court-collected funds, including adjustments, refunds, disbursements, and discrepancy resolution.
• Analyze complex accounting issues, implement process improvements, and provide technical guidance on financial and case management systems.
• Conduct special research assignments, gather and analyze data, and prepare reports for management review and decision making.
• Collaborate with staff across various court divisions to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical accounting and financial reporting challenges.
• Independently organize work, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
• Serve as liaison with internal departments and external agencies to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.

THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:

OPTION I: Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting courses*, including at least two (2) courses in advanced accounting subjects, such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting -AND- six (6) years of recent professional accounting or auditing experience, two (2) years of which must have involved the performance of complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records and reports, as well as the review and reconciliation of journal entries, accounts, and funds.

OPTION II: Bachelor's degree* from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or closely related field, including a minimum of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting courses -AND- four (4) years of recent professional accounting or auditing experience, two (2) years of which must have involved the performance of complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records and reports, as well as the review and reconciliation of journal entries, accounts, and funds.

• To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of governmental and enterprise accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including experience managing professional accounting staff.
• Experience with financial and case management systems, including system implementations or enhancements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and present recommendations clearly.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.

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Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.

MegaFlex Benefit Plan

Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employees monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employees years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click here.

Insurance

The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.

Leave Benefits

Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.

Holidays - 14 days per year.

Bereavement leave

Retirement

Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employees salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employees salary.

Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).

If the candidate is a "new member" of the Countys defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that persons pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit lacera.com.

Other Benefits:

The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.

The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employees appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employees particular employment status and payroll title.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the instructions.

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: A legible copy of your transcript(s) from an accredited college or university (unofficial are acceptable) showing the degree conferred, the name of the educational institution, and successful completion of the required accounting courses must be attached to your online application.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand this requirement.

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Which of the following options best describes your qualifying experience:

• OPTION I: Completion of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting courses*, including at least two (2) courses in advanced accounting subjects, such as auditing, cost accounting, or governmental accounting -AND- six (6) years of recent professional accounting or auditing experience, two (2) years of which must have involved the performance of complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records and reports, as well as the review and reconciliation of journal entries, accounts, and funds.
• OPTION II: Bachelor's degree* from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or closely related field, including a minimum of 21 semester or 32 quarter units of accounting courses -AND- Four (4) years of recent professional accounting or auditing experience, two (2) years of which must have involved the performance of complex professional accounting duties in the analysis, preparation, and maintenance of financial records and reports, as well as the review and reconciliation of journal entries, accounts, and funds.
• None of the above.

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Describe your qualifying experience in detail. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:

• Name of the employer(s)
• Dates of employment
• Number of hours worked per week
• Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. Please describe specific duties ONLY.

DO NOT write "See Attached Resume."

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Describe your experience supervising or leading a team. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:

• Name of the employer(s)
• Dates of employment
• Number of hours worked per week
• The number of staff you supervised or led
• Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. Please describe specific duties ONLY.

DO NOT write "See Attached Resume."

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Employer Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles

Address 111 N. Hill Street

Room 203

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/