Job Details

Health Services Reimbursement Accountant

Location: Martinez, CA

In this role you will work within the Health Services Finance Division of Contra Costa Health Services, a large county government department that manages a budget exceeding $4 billion. You will prepare and monitor program budgets, oversee monthly financial projections, perform financial reporting analysis, and direct or coordinate the work of other accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor the annual county budget for a division of the Health Services Department, including appropriation and revenue adjustments.
• Assess current expenditure and revenue patterns, reporting findings monthly to the Department Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and the Administration/Management section.
• 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 accounting duties.
• Review and approve all contracts, grants, and inter/intra‑departmental agreements to ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
• Provide financial direction to Division Directors and Managers to ensure adherence to Department, County, Federal, and State fiscal policies.
• Keep management informed of any activities, problems, or policy decisions that require attention.
• Train staff and Division Management on supplemental data required by federal, state, or county internal audit for incoming funds, grants, or interdepartmental agreements.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in governmental and fund accounting for healthcare programs.
• Experienced in federal, state, and county auditing practices and methods.
• Familiar with county finance and budgeting systems.
• Able to analyze, interpret, and apply federal and state fiscal regulations to financial reports.
• Independent, prioritizes workloads, manages deadlines.
• Positive, solution‑oriented attitude with strong work ethic.
• Professional, team‑oriented.

Competencies Required

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data
• Delivering Results
• Fact Finding
• Mathematical Facility
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation
• Using Technology
• Attention to Detail
• Handling Stress
• Self‑Management
• Handling & Resolving Conflict
• Delegating
• Managing Performance
• Teamwork
• Business Process Analysis
• Project Management

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of full‑time professional accounting experience in a health‑care organization or program, with at least eighteen (18) months involving the preparation of cost reimbursement reports and analyses.

Substitutions: One additional year of qualifying experience may replace the required academic major; a master's degree may replace one year of general experience. No substitution is permitted for the eighteen months of cost reimbursement experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Contra Costa County considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.

Contact

For recruitment questions, contact the Health Services Personnel Recruitment Team at ...@cchealth.org. For technical assistance, contact the Government Jobs applicant support team at +1-855-###-####.

Benefits

For more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, visit Employee‑Benefits.