Accounting Technician

Job Description:

Accounting Technician

Description

The Position

Why join the Contra Costa Public Works Department?

Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career while serving your community? Contra Costa County is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to fill an Accounting Technician role within the Public Works Department.

Contra Costa County provides an array of services to its residents and is seeking dedicated individuals with a passion for public service. We pride ourselves on improving the quality of life for our residents. You can be a part of this mission by joining us in overseeing the work of a team. We are looking for leaders who value people and can motivate them to work towards a common goal.

The Public Works Finance Division is hiring an Accounting Technician to join our team to provide technician level accounting services. Public Works is responsible for county road and flood control infrastructure, provides parks and recreation services, the maintenance and capital improvement to county buildings, county wide fleet services, and county purchasing. We are a diverse team that values our people, open communication, customer service, environmental stewardship, teamwork and collaboration, accountability, and safety.

If you're passionate about public service and ready to contribute to a team that improves the quality of life for Contra Costa residents, we encourage you to apply.

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 your 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.

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

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 Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the online 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) 11/20/25- 11/26/25Departmental 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: 11/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$67,026.32 - $85,595.41 Annually