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County of Contra Costa, California
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Accountant III-Temporary
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County of Contra Costa, California is Hiring an Accountant III-Temporary Near Concord, CA

The Position
Contra Costa Fire Protection District is seeking a qualified individual for a temporary Accountant III assignment.

Work Hours:
40 hours/week
Length of Assignment: Up to nine (9) months
Work Location: 4005 Port Chicago Hwy, Suite 250, Concord, CA 94520
Typical Tasks
Under general direction, the Accountant will assist with fiscal and accounting activities which include: planning, reviewing and coordinating fiscal activities of a Department; monitoring departmental expenditures, budget preparation, accounting and fiscal management and administration of related financial management activities; and other related work as required. The position will report to the Departmental Fiscal Officer.

Characteristics of the ideal candidate:
High level of accounting and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
Consistently demonstrates strong problem solving and makes appropriate recommendations
Takes direction and follows up when appropriate
Is highly skilled in statistical analysis
Exercises critical thinking to develop sound recommendations

Typical Tasks
  • Prepares journal vouchers, transfer of funds, and other financial documents

  • Prepares records for the reviewing, analyzing, reconciling, and maintaining various financial schedules, ledgers, trust funds and accounts

  • Prepares records for the calculation and preparation of depreciation schedules for enterprise funds, interest earnings, and allocation schedules

  • Reviews and analyzes financial transactions and balances for accuracy, completeness, and authorization

  • Assists in the preparation of the countywide Cost-Allocation Plan and State Controller’s Report

  • Assists in the preparation of a wide range of tasks as part of the on-going budget process, including compiling, tabulating, analyzing, and reviewing financial data for the administration of the County budget

  • Recommends changes in legal and procedural requirements for financial, budgetary, tax, and accounting operations

  • Performs a variety of financial, statistical, budgetary, tax, and accounting analysis reports

  • Searches and recommends what procedures to establish for obtaining levy information for the new tax year

  • Participates in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of accounting systems, policies, and procedures

  • Interacts with various representatives of County Departments, outside agencies, etc.

  • Performs other related duties as required

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 I for Contra Costa County may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
Experience: Eighteen (18) months of full-time (or its equivalent) professional accounting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
  • Accepted accounting principles, techniques, and standard

  • Principles of governmental accounting

  • Principles of cost accounting and budgeting

  • Accounting information systems software and hardware


Ability to:
  • Read, interpret, and apply written materials such as laws, codes, regulations, accounting pronouncements and accounting guidelines and manuals

  • Gather, evaluate, and analyze complex data

  • Exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

  • Prepare clear and concise reports, spreadsheets, and other statistical data using a variety of software programs

  • Organize own work and set priorities

  • Maintain and produce accurate records and files

  • Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr
Selection Process
  • Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward to a hiring interivew.
  • Tentative Hiring interview: TBD

Final candidates who receive conditional job offers must pass a fingerprint live scan, DMV pull, and reference check.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Holly Trieu, htrie@cccfpd.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at 1 855-524-5627.


COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

Please note that as of August 24, 2021, Contra Costa County enacted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees. Proof of full vaccination will be required of all employees, including new hires. The policy requirements can be found here: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72164/2021824-Mandatory-Vaccination-Policy-PDF?bidId=

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.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Temporary

SALARY

$88k-108k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/29/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

07/08/2024

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