Data Systems Analyst*

County of San Bernardino, CA

$77K — $107K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with accounting coursework
  • Two years of professional-level experience in accounting or financial management
  • Experience analyzing, designing, and maintaining computerized accounting systems
  • Proven ability to document business requirements and training materials
  • Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly

Responsibilities

  • Establish, modify, and evaluate departmental or County-wide accounting systems
  • Identify and analyze accounting and financial issues
  • Maintain security and controls for accounting systems
  • Develop and provide user training materials
  • Test and review system outputs to ensure accuracy
  • Conduct cash flow and cost/benefit analyses
  • Assist users with accounting concepts and legal interpretations

Benefits

  • Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
  • Vision: Zero Cost for Employee Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account for healthcare expenses
  • Short & Long Term Disability coverage
  • Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out options
  • 15 Paid Holidays annually
  • Annual Tuition Reimbursements
Full Job Description
Salary : $77,979.20 - $107,473.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-19952DBH-01
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 08/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

The Job
Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, September 5, 2025, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.
The Department of Behavioral Health is recruiting for Data Systems Analysts*who will establish, modify, and evaluate accounting systems that have a departmental or County-wide impact. Essential duties include identifying, defining, and analyzing accounting and financial problems; analyzing system functionality; maintaining security and controls; developing training materials; providing annual and on-going training and technical assistance to end users; testing and reviewing system output; and responding to questions regarding accounting concepts, cost accounting, and legal interpretations relating to fiscal matters; and performing cash flow and cost/benefit analysis.
*Official Title: Systems Accountant II

For additional details, please refer to the Systems Accountant II job description.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.
Follow this linkto learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health

Follow this link to learn more about San Bernardino County
The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
HEALTH BENEFITSPAID TIME OFFRETIREMENT PERKS- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Zero Cost for Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies: Offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- County Paid Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- DCAP Account
- Short & Long Term Disability- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with Cash-Out Options*
- 11 Days Accruable Sick Leave
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave: Up to 16 Hours
- Flexible Work Schedules (in some departments)

- Retirement Reciprocity (depending upon position assignment)
- Generous Pension
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
- 529 Savings PlanCOUNTY PERKS- Annual Tuition Reimbursements
- Employee Discounts
- Commuter Services
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link Summary of General Benefits

For additional Benefits details, please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding: Management Unit
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR Bachelor's degree in another field which includes 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, half of which must be upper division.If qualifying with a Bachelor's degree in another field, a copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) MUST be attached to your application.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.)

EXPERIENCE: Must meet one (1) of the following options:

Option 1: Two (2) years of professional-level accounting management experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining computerized accounting systems. Experience must include documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and/or end-user training materials. Experience must have been obtained within the last five (5) years. (Note:Experience as an end-user of accounting systems is not considered qualifying.)

Option 2: Two (2) years of professional-levelfinancial management experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining computerized accounting systems. Experience must include documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and/or end-user training materials. Experience must have been obtained within the last five (5) years. (Note:Experience as an end-user of accounting systems is not considered qualifying.)

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have extensive professional-level accounting or financial management experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining accounting systems and procedures; maintaining system security; developing training materials; and possess strong oral and written communication skills enabling them to communicate and translate complex technical accounting system topics in a clear and concise manner.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, September 5, 2025, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details,
Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated.

(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
  • I have read and understand the above statement.

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Qualifying Education/License: Indicate below in which you qualify.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • Bachelor's degree in another field which includes 30 semester (45 quarter) units in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, half of which must be upper division. (Transcripts MUST be submitted/attached.)
  • None of the above, I do not possess the required education.

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If your degree was completed outside of the United States, please upload your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application may not be considered.

  • I have uploaded my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application.
  • The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.

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QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Indicate which of the following experience requirements you meet.
  • Two (2) years of professional-level accounting experience that includes analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining computerized accounting systems. Experience must include documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and/or end-user training materials related to accounting systems
  • Two (2) years of financial management experience that includes analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining computerized accounting systems. Experience must include documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and/or end-user training materials related to accounting systems
  • None of the above, I do not possess the required experience.

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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer and dates where you acquired your qualifying experience. If none, indicate "N/A".

Employer referenced and all relevant experience MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Accounting Software Administration/Implementation: Clearly describe in detail your work experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining accounting systems. Be sure to include name of employer. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."

Experience in creating documents or entries in a system is not considered qualifying.

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Accounting Systems and Procedures: Clearly describe in detail your work experience documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and end-user training materials as it relates to accounting systems. If you do not possess this type of experience, indicate "N/A."

Experience in creating documents or entries in a system is not considered qualifying.

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**

We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
  • I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
  • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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