Systems Accountant

The Position

Contra Costa County Auditor Controller’s Department is recruiting to fill one (1) vacant Systems Accountant I position located in Martinez, CA.

The Systems Accountant I reports directly to the Assistant Auditor-Controller and will assist in the design, development, implementation, and documentation of the new and existing automation tools used by the Auditor-Controller’s department. Systems Accountants are responsible for evaluating software requirements, system setup, configuration and management, resolving technical problems and issues, creating ad-hoc queries, generating reports, and providing technical assistance and training to the Accounting staff.

This is an exciting time to join the department! The Auditor-Controller’s Office just launched Workday countywide. We are looking for additional staff to assist with the ongoing support needed for this system and future pending system upgrades.

• Education:
  
  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, information systems or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience performing varied computerized accounting systems duties such as researching and resolving software and data problems, training end users, creating documentation, analyzing manual and automated financial work processes, systems and procedures, and implementing new computer applications.

• Application Filing and Evaluation:
  All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Training and Experience Evaluation:
  At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure the candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Systems Accountant I classification.
  
  (Weighted 100%).

• Delivering Results:
  Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Fact Finding:
  Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question.
• Reading Comprehension:
  Understanding and using written information.
• Using Technology:
  Working with electronic hardware and software applications.
• Attention to Detail:
  Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products.
• Building & Maintaining Relationships:
  Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics:
  Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Self-Management:
  Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.
• Informing:
  Proactively obtaining and sharing information.
• Listening:
  Fully comprehending spoken communication.
• Oral Communication:
  Engaging effectively in dialogue.
• Writing:
  Communicating effectively in writing.
• Customer Focus:
  Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Teamwork:
  Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity:
  Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.

• Assisting internal staff with Excel, Word, or other business applications.
• Assisting County Departments with Workday reports.
• Assisting County Departments with Workday job aide reviews.
• Assisting County Departments with Workday help desk tickets.
• Troubleshooting workflow processes that flow through multiple systems.

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.