Apply here by 11/3/25: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/5118291/accounting-technician Why join the Contra Costa Public Works Department? Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career while serving your community? Contra Costa County is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to fill an Accounting Technician role within the Public Works Department. Contra Costa County provides an array of services to its residents and is seeking dedicated individuals with a passion for public service. We pride ourselves on improving the quality of life for our residents. You can be a part of this mission by joining us in overseeing the work of a team. We are looking for leaders who value people and can motivate them to work towards a common goal. The Public Works Finance Division is hiring an Accounting Technician to join our team to provide technician level accounting services. Public Works is responsible for county road and flood control infrastructure, provides parks and recreation services, the maintenance and capital improvement to county buildings, county wide fleet services, and county purchasing. We are a diverse team that values our people, open communication, customer service, environmental stewardship, teamwork and collaboration, accountability, and safety. If you're passionate about public service and ready to contribute to a team that improves the quality of life for Contra Costa residents, we encourage you to apply. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Four (4) years of full-time experience in the preparation and processing of accounting documents and in the maintenance of accounting records, one (1) year of which was at the level of Contra Costa County Account Clerk Advanced classification. Substitution for Experience: Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in accounting from an accredited college or university can be substituted for one year of the required experience; completion of additional education units or a college degree in business administration, finance, accounting, auditing, or a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Desirable Qualifications: Cost Accounting experience in a government environment Experience in processing county accounts payable procedures in Work Day or other financial systems (JVs, Supplier invoices, Ad Hoc payments in Work Day) Knowledge of electronic deposit procedures and the county’s deposit procedures Selection Process: Application Filing and Evaluation: 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. Online Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the online assessment. The assessment will be conducted to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These may include, but are not limited to, writing, attention to detail, and customer focus. (Weighted 100%) Tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) 11/20/25- 11/26/25 Departmental Hiring Interview: TBD Apply here by 11/3/25: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/5118291/accounting-technician