Health Services Accountant

Re-Announcement Contra Costa Health (CCH) is the largest department of the Contra Costa County government, with over 4,800 employees. CCH is an integrated system of health care services that covers health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low‑income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, CCH is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere. CCH is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy located in Martinez, CA. Why Join Contra Costa Health? Health Services Finance is the centralized accounting department with a dedicated accounting unit for each program operated by Contra Costa Health. With the responsibility of managing a budget of nearly three billion dollars, the Finance Department is seeking multiple qualified candidates to perform complex accounting work for the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Homeless, Detention, and Contra Costa Health Plan programs. Candidates will be matched with the program(s) that best fits their background and skill set and will report to the managers of these units. The Health Services Accountants will be responsible for numerous financial duties including monitoring program budgets, overseeing preparation of monthly financial projections and statistical reporting, managing grants and monitoring the associated grant audit reporting and regulatory requirements, adapting to financial system changes, responding to requests in a timely manner, performing analysis of various financial reports, directing or coordinating the work of other accounting staff and other assigned financial duties. We are looking for someone who: Has a positive, solution-oriented attitude and a strong work ethic Is knowledgeable in governmental and fund accounting related to healthcare programs Is knowledgeable in Federal, State and County auditing practices and methods Is knowledgeable in County finance and the budgeting system Can analyze, interpret, and apply Federal and State fiscal regulations to financial and grant reporting guidelines Is able to work independently, prioritize workloads, and manage assignment deadlines Is professional and able to work in a team environment What you will typically be responsible for: Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual county budget for the assigned program(s) which includes preparing appropriation and revenue adjustments as necessary Assess current expenditure and revenue patterns and report these findings on a monthly basis to the Department Controller, Chief Financial Officer and the Administration/Management section of assigned Divisions Select, train, evaluate, and monitor the performance of subordinate personnel Manage and supervise a staff of professional accountants and clerical staff in the performance of their various accounting duties Review and approve all contracts and grants, inter and intradepartmental agreements for assigned Divisions, ensuring that GAAP principles are applied and that all such agreements will pass any internal or external audits and forward all agreements requiring Departmental approval to HSD Controller and HSD Chief Financial Officer as necessary Provide financial direction to Division Directors and Managers to ensure that Department, County, Federal and State fiscal policies are strictly adhered to and that the Divisions/Grants will be in compliance with any audits Keep management informed in a timely manner of any activities, problems or policy decisions that need attention Train staff and Division Management regarding supplemental data required by Federal, State or County internal audit to support incoming funds grants or interdepartmental agreements A few reasons you might love this job: You will work in a dynamic environment with people who are passionate about their work and focused on continuous improvement and innovation You will have a support role in helping to provide medical care for the County’s most vulnerable populations You will join a team of experienced and skilled finance staff executing well-defined fiscal operations Continuous regulatory changes and incoming grants offer ongoing learning opportunities A few challenges you might face in this job: You will need to be flexible and adaptable as Federal, State and County fiscal regulations are constantly updated On occasion, you may be required to work “off hours” to meet critical deadlines and to respond to emergent budget issues You will manage multiple and competing deadlines during year‑end close and the budget development process 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 Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying, analyzing, interpreting, and logically evaluating problems in order to propose new ways to do business Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results Oral and Written Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue and in writing Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization Leadership: Guiding, encouraging, coaching, and developing others to accomplish a common goal Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives Strategic Thinking & Perspective: Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objective The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months. Education Possession of a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, finance, accounting or a closely-related field. Experience Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a professional accountant, at least eighteen (18) months of which was in a health care organization or program. Substitution One additional year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the academic major. Additional qualifying professional accounting experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. No substitution is permitted for the eighteen (18) months of experience in health care organization or program.

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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Contra-Costa-County