Accountant III

The Position

Contra Costa County was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California. It is one of nine counties in the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area and covers approximately 733 square miles extending from the northeastern shore of San Francisco Bay easterly about 50 miles to San Joaquin County. The County has one of the State’s most heterogeneous populations, rich in ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity. With a current population of more than 1.1 million, Contra Costa County is the ninth most populous county in California.

Contra Costa Health is looking to fill two (2) Accountant III vacancies in the Behavioral Health division; one supporting Mental Health and the other supporting Alcohol and Other Drugs. While the focus of this recruitment is to fill the both vacancies in Contra Costa Health, the resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies in other departments as they open up.

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

Contra Costa Health is the largest department of County government, employing more than 4,250 individuals. We are committed to:

• Providing high-quality services with respect and responsiveness to all
• Community health improvement and environmental protection
• Community health needs and changing to meet those needs
• Working in partnership with our patients, cities, and diverse communities, as well as other health, education, and human service agencies
• Encouraging creative, ethical, and tenacious leadership to implement effective health policies and programs.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Knowledgeable. You should have an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, techniques, and standards, governmental accounting, cost accounting, and budgeting.
• Confidential. You should have the ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters.
• A great communicator. You will need to interface with many stakeholders and explain County policy.
• Hardworking. You will need to work independently and as part of a team.
• Thorough. You should be detail-oriented, accurate, and driven to produce high-quality work.
• Analytical. You will need to interpret data and develop solutions.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Preparing and reviewing journal vouchers, transfer of funds, and other financial documents
• Collaborating with Program Managers to develop and monitor the annual budget
• Responsible for reporting in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner for various internal and external reports
• Preparing annual budget and year-end close
• Reviewing and tracking provider risk assessments and audited financial statements
• Preparing various stakeholder and State reports and schedules
• Preparing cost reconciliation schedules
• Reviewing and analyzing financial transactions and balances for accuracy

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work in an environment that values respect, integrity, and equity
• Career advancement opportunities
• Good health, dental, and retirement benefits
• Professional growth and development opportunities

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will need to be resourceful and a problem solver as information is not always readily available and is not located in one place
• You will be dealing with large data sets

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Mathematical Facility: Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• 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
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Influencing: Affecting or changing others' positions and opinions
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Driving Results: Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal

You may read the full job description by visiting our website here.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for 6 months to fill any future vacancies in the County Departments that utilize this classification.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 1) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field, which must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units from among the following accounting courses: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Fund Accounting, Cost Accounting, or Auditing; or 2) Possession of an Certified Public Accountant Certificate.

Internal Substitution for Education: Incumbency in the class of Accountant II for Contra Costa County may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

Experience: Thirty (30) months of full–time, or its equivalent, increasingly responsible professional accounting experience.

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: An online, multiple-choice assessment will be administered to all accepted candidates. This Assessment will measure job-related competencies, including but not limited to: Professional & Technical Expertise, Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Mathematical Facility, Attention to Detail, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Using Technology, Building & Maintaining Relationships, Self-Management, Teamwork, Driving Results, and Leadership. (Weighted 100%)
  

• Final Selection Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for mid-February.

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATES

Online Multiple-Choice Assessment: December 10 – December 15, 2025

Please note: 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 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.