Why join Contra Costa County?
Are you interested in pursuing a new opportunity and a career in public service? Contra Costa County is seeking talented and qualified individuals to fill accounting-clerical vacancies throughout the County!
There are many opportunities for Account Clerk-Experienced Level employees to advance to Account Clerk-Advanced Level after satisfying the requirements. Also, there are potential advancement opportunities to other specialized and supervisory clerical positions.
The Account-Clerk Experienced Level is the go-to role for activities such as double entry bookkeeping practices, procedures and terminology, the preparation of simple financial statements, office procedures, and handling equipment as they relate to financial record keeping.
We are looking for someone who is:
detail oriented, your role will require you to ensure accuracy of spelling, numbers, or data entry;
customer-focused, your role will require you to be responsive and proactive when addressing customer needs;
organized, you will need to balance multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
dependable and punctual, your assigned unit will rely on you for support; and
a solid team player, you will be working with a unit that relies on each other to accomplish their tasks.
What you will typically be responsible for:
Drafting and calculating, such as sorting and tabulating, fiscal and statistical data
Reviewing and sorting bills, vouchers, purchase orders, claims and other financial papers
Maintaining inventory and record management
Calculating square footage and using standardized tables to apply cost of depreciation factors
Helping prepare accounting and/or statistical reports
Using office equipment for adding, calculating and bookkeeping purposes
A few reasons you might love this job:
Your work will have a direct impact on the County’s ability to provide important public services
There is ample opportunity for promotional growth
There is a wide variety of County departments with account clerical staffing needs, so you can expand the breadth of your experience
You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse workforce
A few challenges you might face in this job:
Your internal and external customers will include some people with strong personalities and/or have high expectations
Tasks can vary depending upon the operational need and the department you are assigned to work
You will work in a highly regulated government environment
Competencies Required:
Professional & Technical Expertise: – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Establishing Credibility: – Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
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
Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Interpersonal Savvy: – Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
Displaying Ownership and Accountability: – Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
Attention to Detail: – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Self-Management: – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
Professional Integrity & Ethics: – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Mathematical Facility: – Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
Adaptability: – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
To view the complete job description, please visit: Account Clerk, Experienced Level
The eligible list for this recruitment may remain in effect for 6 months.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.
Experience: Eighteen (18) months of full-time or its equivalent experience in the preparation and processing of accounting documents and in the maintenance of accounting records.
Selection Process
Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement and supplemental questionnaire by the final filing date.
Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
Online Multiple-Choice Assessment : Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will measure candidates’ competencies as they relate to the Account Clerk- Experienced level classification. This assessment will measure the following competencies: Professional Integrity and Ethics, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Displaying Ownership and Accountability, Mathematical Facility, Self- Management, Establishing Credibility, Delivering Results, Action and Results Focused, Professional and Technical Expertise, Interpersonal Savvy (weighted 100%).
The Account Clerk- Experienced Level assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) on July 5 – 10, 2022.
The assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take part the assessment.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
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, no later than September 30, 2021. 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 identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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