Accounting Technician

Job Description:

Accounting Technician

Description

The Position

Why join Contra Costa County?

Are you interested in pursuing a new opportunity and a career in public service? Contra Costa County is seeking talented and qualified individuals to fill accounting technical vacancies throughout the County!

The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) are offering opportunities for qualified candidates to join their team as an Accounting Technician. As an Accounting Technician, you will be involved in managing complex financial records, solving challenging accounting problems independently, and providing critical support to the department’s major accounting systems. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers!

Department of Conservation and Development (DCD):

DCD is headed by a Director, and within DCD there are five (5) divisions under a Deputy Director or Assistant Deputy Director: 1) Current Planning; 2) Policy Planning 3) Building Inspection Services; 4) Business and Information Services, and 5) Housing and Community Improvement. DCD’s main office is located in Martinez. DCD has a total staffing of approximately 165 positions serving the entire County of Contra Costa. The position will be assigned to the Finance unit within DCD’s Business and Information Services division.

Contra Costa County’s Fire Protection District (CCCFPD):

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has two vacant positions in the Admin Finance and Payroll unit. The positions may assist with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and/or Payroll for over 650 employees. The positions will work with other team members and report to a Departmental Fiscal Officer.

CCCFPD is a California special district that provides fire and emergency medical services to more than 770,000 residents in 11 cities and unincorporated communities across 557 square miles. CCCFPD understands that in the fire service industry, providing high-quality services means hiring high quality people. The CCCFPD team is an energetic, innovative team that is committed to being the best. If you want to learn, be challenged, and grow professionally, CCCFPD District is the organization for you.

If you’re a dedicated professional seeking growth within Contra Costa County, apply today and take the next step in your career!
We are looking for someone who is:

• Detail oriented - You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy of data entry, spelling, and numbers.
• Customer Focused - Your role will require you to be responsive and proactive when addressing customer needs.
• Organized - You will need to balance multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable and Punctual - Your assigned unit will rely on you for support.
• Team player - You will be working with a unit that relies on each other to accomplish a task.
• Self-sufficient and self-reliant - You will need to make independent decisions within their scope and be accountable for those decisions.
• Adaptable and approachable - You will be working with all stakeholders, such as Directors, other Account-Clerks, and external vendors and contractors. In addition, at the Fire District, you will interactive with uniformed Chief Officers.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Reconciling and balancing fund accounts.
• Reviewing documents authorizing expenditures for compliance purposes.
• Completing more complex central payroll work that can involve extensions, deductions, adjustments, corrections, and special warrants.
• Interpreting and applying various Federal, State, and County rules and regulations.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work with and learn from experienced California finance professionals
• You will work with others who are passionate about the work they do.
• You will be working in an environment that values respect, integrity and equity.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will perform technical work associated with the accounting of a County department or program.
• You must be able to solve complicated transactions and problems independently.
• Your internal and external customers will include some people with strong personalities and/or have high expectations.
• You will need to juggle multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines.

Competencies Required:

• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

While this recruitment is to fill current openings in Contra Costa County’s Fire Protection District and Department of Conservation and Development, the eligible list may also be used for other County Departments. To read the complete job description, please click here .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time experience in the preparation and processing of accounting documents and in the maintenance of accounting records, one (1) year of which was at the level of Contra Costa County Account Clerk Advanced classification.

Substitution for Experience: Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting from an accredited college or university can be substituted for one year of the required experience; completion of additional education units or a college degree in business administration, finance, accounting, auditing, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Cost Accounting experience in a government environment
• Experience in processing county accounts payable procedures in Work Day or other financial systems (JVs, Supplier invoices, Ad Hoc payments in Work Day)
• Knowledge of electronic deposit procedures and the county’s deposit procedures
• (DCD) Accounting experience in construction, building inspection, and planning
• (DCD) Knowledge of Accela or other permitting applications
• (Fire) Advanced Excel Skills

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: 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.Online Multiple Choice Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will be conducted to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These may include but are not limited to writing, attention to detail, and customer focus. (Weighted 100%) Tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) 3/10/25 - 3/15/25Departmental Hiring Interview: TBD
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Christine Bissada at Christine.Bissada@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$63,834.60 - $81,519.36 Annually