The Position Costa County Auditor Controller's Department is recruiting to fill one (1) vacant Systems Accountant I position located in Martinez, CA.
The Systems Accountant I reports to the Financial Systems Manager and will assist in the design, development, implementation, and documentation of new and existing financial accounting systems and tools used by the Auditor-Controller's department, as well as other County and district staff. Systems Accountants are responsible for evaluating software requirements, system setup, configuration and management, resolving technical problems and issues, creating queries and reports, and providing technical assistance and training to accounting and other staff.
This is an exciting time to join the department! The Auditor-Controller's Office is involved with the continuing rollout of Workday Financials' modules. We are looking for additional staff to assist with the ongoing support needed for Workday and other finance related systems at the Auditor-Controller's Office.
We are looking for someone who is:
Knowledgeable about Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, techniques, and standards
Experienced in 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
What you will typically be responsible for:
Resolving Workday help desk tickets.
Creating Workday job aids and assisting with training.
Developing Workday reports.
Troubleshooting workflow processes that sometimes span multiple systems.
Assisting internal staff with Excel, Word, or other business applications.
A few reasons you might love this job:
You will be helping others perform and improve their work.
There will be changing and challenging assignments.
There are nearby regional shorelines and hiking areas.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
You will need to assist with the implementation of Workday processes to replace legacy processes while encountering some user resistance to change.
You will need to balance departmental needs and requests with operational constraints.
You will at times need to balance multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously.
Competencies Required:
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 from a variety of sources.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
Hirevue Oral Interview: The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies and an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include, but are not limited to: Delivering Results, Using Technology, Attention to Detail, Self-Management, and Oral Communication. (Weighted 100%).
The Hirevue Oral Interview is tentatively scheduled 11/19/2026 to 11/23/2026. 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.
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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."
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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?
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