What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant III-Temporary position at County of Contra Costa, California?
Work Hours: 40 hours/week
Characteristics of the ideal candidate:
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
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
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
- 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.
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.
