Systems Accountant I

Job Description:

Systems Accountant I

Description

The Position

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

Why Join Contra Costa County's Auditor-Controller's Office?
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.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Knowledgeable of generally accepted principles, and has prior experience performing functions related to financial system analysis, support, and implementation
• Able to troubleshoot technical issues and implement strategies to address problem areas
• Knowledgeable of principles and practices of information systems administration and report development
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with direction given from multiple sources, with shifting priorities

What you will typically be responsible for:

• 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.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be helping others perform and improve their work.
• There may be changing and challenging assignments.
• There are nearby regional shorelines and hiking areas.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will need to implement Workday replacement processes to legacy system processes.
• You will need to harmonize department needs and desires with operational limitations.
• You may need to balance multiple high-priority assignments at the same time.

Competencies Required:

• 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.

Read the complete job description at www.cccounty.us/hr

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Selection Process

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%).

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 Rachel Filamor at Rachel.Filamor@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: 1/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$105,758.51 - $128,550.11 Annually