Health Services Reimbursement Accountant

Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) is the largest department of the Contra Costa County government, employing more than 5,000 Full-Time Equivalents. CCHS is an integrated system of health care services that cover health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, CCHS is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere.

The Health Services Finance Division is the centralized accounting division with a dedicated accounting unit for each program operated by Contra Costa Health Services. With the responsibility of managing a budget in excess of four billion dollars, the Finance Division is seeking qualified candidates to perform complex accounting work to fill two (2) vacancies located in Martinez.

The Health Services Reimbursement Accountant will be required to prepare and monitor the program budgets, oversee the preparation of monthly financial projections and statistical reporting, perform analysis of these reports, and direct or coordinate the work of other accounting staff. We value your expertise and commitment to professional growth. In recognition of specialized skills, candidates selected for this position who possess;

A valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Accountancy; A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors; A Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification issued by the Institute of Management Accountants; or A Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification issued by the Association of Government Accountants) in good standing,
may be eligible to receive a 5% differential on top of base salary.

• Is knowledgeable in Governmental and Fund accounting related to healthcare programs
• Is knowledgeable in Federal, State, and County auditing practices and methods
• Is knowledgeable in County finance and budgeting system
• Can analyze, interpret and apply Federal and State fiscal regulations to financial reports
• Is able to work independently, prioritize workloads and manage assignment deadlines
• Has a positive and solution-oriented attitude and a strong work ethic
• Is professional and able to work in a team environment

• Preparing and monitoring the annual county budget for a Division of the Health Services Department which includes preparing appropriation and revenue adjustments
• Assessing current expenditure and revenue patterns and reporting these findings on a monthly basis to the Department Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and the Administration/Management section of assigned Divisions
• Selecting, training, evaluating, and monitoring the performance of subordinate personnel
• Managing and supervising a staff of professional accountants and clerical staff in the performance of their various accounting duties
• Reviewing and approving all contracts and grants, and inter/intradepartmental agreements for assigned Divisions, ensuring that generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are applied and that all such agreements will pass any Internal or External Audits
• Providing financial direction to Division Directors and Managers to ensure that Department, County, Federal, and State fiscal policies are strictly adhered to and that the Divisions/Grants are in compliance with any audits
• Keeping management informed in a timely manner of any activities, problems, or policy decisions that need attention
• Training staff and Division Management regarding supplemental data required by Federal, State, or County Internal Audit to support Incoming Funds Grants or Interdepartmental Agreements

• You will work in a dynamic work environment with people who are passionate about their work and focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• You will have a support role in helping to provide medical care for the County’s most vulnerable populations
• You will join a team of experienced and skilled finance staff executing well-defined fiscal operations

• You will need to be flexible and adaptable as Federal, State, and County fiscal regulations are constantly updated
• You will be required to work "off hours" to meet critical deadlines and to respond to emergent budget issues
• You will manage multiple and competing deadlines…