The Job

Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, September 5, 2025, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The Department of Behavioral Health is recruiting for Data Systems Analysts*who will establish, modify, and evaluate accounting systems that have a departmental or County-wide impact. Essential duties include identifying, defining, and analyzing accounting and financial problems; analyzing system functionality; maintaining security and controls; developing training materials; providing annual and on-going training and technical assistance to end users; testing and reviewing system output; and responding to questions regarding accounting concepts, cost accounting, and legal interpretations relating to fiscal matters; and performing cash flow and cost/benefit analysis.

Official Title: Systems Accountant II

For additional details, please refer to the Systems Accountant II job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
Vision: Zero Cost for Employee Coverage
Premium Subsidies: Offset health costs
Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
County Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
DCAP Account
Short & Long Term Disability

Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with Cash-Out Options*
11 Days Accruable Sick Leave
15 Paid Holidays
Perfect Attendance Leave: Up to 16 Hours
Flexible Work Schedules (in some departments)

Retirement Reciprocity (depending upon position assignment)
Generous Pension
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement Medical Trust Fund
529 Savings Plan

COUNTY PERKS

Annual Tuition Reimbursements
Employee Discounts
Commuter Services
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary by following this link Summary of General Benefits

For additional Benefits details, please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding: Management Unit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting OR Bachelor's degree in another field which includes 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, half of which must be upper division.If qualifying with a Bachelor’s degree in another field, a copy of legible transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) MUST be attached to your application.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.)

EXPERIENCE: Must meet one (1) of the following options:

Option 1: Two (2) years of professional-level accounting management experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining computerized accounting systems. Experience must include documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and/or end-user training materials. Experience must have been obtained within the last five (5) years. (Note:Experience as an end-user of accounting systems is not considered qualifying.)

Option 2: Two (2) years of professional-levelfinancial management experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and/or maintaining computerized accounting systems. Experience must include documenting business requirements, functionality, systems controls, issues, procedures, and/or end-user training materials. Experience must have been obtained within the last five (5) years. (Note:Experience as an end-user of accounting systems is not considered qualifying.)

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have extensive professional-level accounting or financial management experience analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining accounting systems and procedures; maintaining system security; developing training materials; and possess strong oral and written communication skills enabling them to communicate and translate complex technical accounting system topics in a clear and concise manner.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

Apply by 5:00PM, Friday, September 5, 2025, for Priority Consideration for 1st Round Interviews!

Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

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