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Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligiblelist resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may lastapproximately one year but can be extended.
Applications must be in the possession of the Human ResourceServices Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.
Applications will only beaccepted on-line.
DESCRIPTION
THE COUNTY:
Established in 1853 Alameda County has a population of over1.6 million residents making it the second largest county in the Bay Area andthe seventh largest in the State. The County encompasses 14 cities includingAlameda Albany Berkeley Dublin Emeryville Fremont Hayward LivermoreNewark Oakland Piedmont Pleasanton San Leandro and Union City as well assix unincorporated communities and rural areas that span a total of 738 squaremiles.
Alameda County employs approximately 9000 employees workingin 21 different agencies and departments and has an annual budget of over $3billion. As a major urban County Alameda delivers a full spectrum of servicesincluding general government and internal services health care socialservices public works criminal justice and other public safety services forits community.
The County celebrates the rich diversity of its workforcewhich in large measure reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of thecommunity it serves. The Countys mission is to enrich the lives of itsresidents through visionary policies and accessible responsive and effectiveservices. Its vision is to be recognized as one of the best counties in whichto live work and do business.
THE POSITION
Under direction to perform varied and complex professionalaccounting work; to prepare analytical narrative statistical and accountingreports; and to perform other related duties as required.
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IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications statedbelow the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success inthe following areas:
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing comprehensive clear financial statements and audit reports bank and account reconciliation and financial analysis review and report writing.
- Accurately interpret and apply business and governmental laws and regulations.
- Demonstrates the ability to exercise sound judgement by analyzing complex financial data identifying risks and making ethical informed decisions that ensure accuracy compliance and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Strong knowledge of general and governmental accounting auditing principles and practices.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing by clearly conveying complex financial information to stakeholders ensuring accuracy transparency and collaboration across teams
- Initiative to learn and apply accounting processes and procedures to keep step with advancing accounting methods and computer technology.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective process to monitor collect and review information while vigilantly managing quality to ensure freedom from errors.
VACANCIES
We are currently recruiting to establish a countywideeligible list that will be used by any County department or agency needing tofill a vacancy in this classification. There are immediate vacancies intheHealth Care Service AgencyTreasurer-Tax CollectorDepartmentand theSheriffsOffice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER PATTERN I
Experience:
The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the class of Accountant-Auditor in the Alameda County classified service.
OR PATTERN II
Experience:
The equivalent of four (4) years full-time increasingly responsible professional accounting auditing or administrative experience which included significant accounting/fiscal duties and responsibilities.
Substitution:
Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in accounting finance or other closely related field may be substituted for three years of the required experience.
NOTE:The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Generally accepted accounting principles governmental accounting and auditing principles theory and procedures.
- Business office practices.
- Working knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing applications.
Ability to:
- Interpret and apply business and governmental laws and regulations.
- Prepare comprehensive clear and concise accounting and statistical reports.
- Operate standard office equipment.
- Read and interpret financial reports.
- Work independently.
- Exercise judgment.
- Communicate effectively in writing.
- Communicate effectively orally.
- Learn specific accounting information systems.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1. A review of applicants applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the classification will move on to the next step in the testing.
2. A written examination.
3.A virtual oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
The County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our .
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their following dates aretentativeand subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.
Deadline for Filing:
5:00 PM Wednesday July 23 2025
Review of Minimum Qualifications:
Tuesday August 5 2025
Virtual Written Examination:
Week of September 2 2025
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda Countys Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcementbefore the last date offiling.Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures please visit our website: County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
- Medical HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Long-Term Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1stUnited Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
Conclusion
All noticesrelated to County recruitments for which you have applied will besent/delivered via email. Please add@ @andasaccepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may blockreceipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You arealso strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda onlineapplication account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. Allemail notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personalonline application account. You will be able to view all of your notices inyour online application account by clicking on the My applicationsbutton on the Current Job Openings page.
Please takethe steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about arecruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is notresponsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by anyapplicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All noticesare generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to theemail @ routed to unmonitored mailboxes. Ifyou have questions please go to our website You mayalso contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for therecruitment for which you have applied.
Ione Bell Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services County of Alameda
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster ServiceWorkers through state and local law. Employment with the County requiresthe affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required toreport to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce that isrepresentative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equalopportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competenceperformance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate inemployment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy andgender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientationmarital status disability genetic information age membership in an employeeorganization retaliation parental status military service or othernon-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda Countycelebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcomingworkplace environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
