Accounting Systems Analyst

Accounting Systems Analyst

Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health and Human Services! This position supports key Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Revenue Cycle Management functions within County Behavioral Health. It requires adaptability, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment shaped by evolving California behavioral health initiatives and regulatory requirements. Additional experience in data analytics, including advanced spreadsheet and database application skills, are highly desirable.

Job Highlights:

• Performs professional duties supporting the implementation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of Electronic Health Record (EHR) business functions
• Provides high-level management support for Revenue Cycle Management operations
• Performs related professional accounting duties

Work Location: 507 F Street

Work Hours: The typical work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Definition

Under general supervision, participates in and coordinates the testing, implementation, and evaluation of automated and manual financial accounting systems; coordinates the maintenance of existing automated accounting systems with the information systems services; performs professional accounting and auditing work; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Incumbents in this position coordinate the modification and implementation of a full range of financial accounting systems, including large, complex, countywide systems. The Accounting Systems Analyst is distinguished from the Auditor-Accountant and Information Systems Analyst class series in that the incumbent integrates knowledge of systems analysis, computer application systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards to modify and implement financial accounting systems.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and terminology of general, fund and government auditing, accounting and budgeting.
• Principles and practices of business data processing.
• Applicable laws regulating public fiscal operations.
• Budget principles and terminology.
• Basic auditing and reconciliation principles and methods.
• Business computer user applications, particularly as related to budgetary and statistical analysis.
• Methods of systems analysis.
• Relational databases and database design methods.

Skill in:

• Gathering and analyzing data, developing solutions, projecting consequences, and evaluating results.
• Coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
• Preparing clear, concise and complete reports and other written material.
• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Interacting with staff with limited computer knowledge.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Desirable Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or business administration with one year of governmental or public agency accounting experience equivalent to the County's class of Accountant/Auditor II and two years of increasingly responsible experience in the modification and implementation of financial accounting system applications in a computer environment utilizing advance database technology.