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- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- Completion of an Associate Degree from an accredited college/university
- Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
- Completion of a Master's Degree from an accredited college/university
- Completion of a Ph.D. from an accredited college/university
- None of the above
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Systems Accountant I - Martinez, United States - Contra Costa County, CA
Description
Salary : $95, $116,598.72 Annually
Location : Martinez, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: LWWB-2023B
Department: Auditor-Controller
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ZB
The Position
Contra Costa County Auditor Controller's Department is recruiting to fill two (2) vacant Systems Accountant I positions 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 some additional staff to assist with the ongoing support needed for this system.
We are looking for someone who is:
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
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at
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
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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Systems Accountant I position and to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your responses to the questionnaire will be evaluated. The scores you obtain will be used to determine your rank on the eligible list. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."
What is the highest level of education you have completed from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, information systems, or a closely related field?
If your degree is in a closely related field, please specify the exact field. Otherwise enter "NA"
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Describe your experience in governmental accounting. Provide details about the depth of your knowledge and give examples. If you have no governmental accounting experience, enter "NA."
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Provide two examples of when you had to troubleshoot a technical issue. Describe the nature of the problem, the steps you took to troubleshoot it, and the resolution. If you have no examples, enter "NA."
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Provide an example of when you had to analyze a system process or procedure to improve upon it. What was the system, how did you perform the analysis, and what was the improvement? If you have no example, enter "NA."
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How many years of experience do you have using governmental accounting in a work environment?
How much experience do you have with the Workday Financial Management system?
How much experience do you have modifying computer applications?
How much experience do you have creating ad-hoc queries within an accounting system?
How much experience do you have providing accounting system training and assistance to accounting system users?
By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.
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