• Has experience in Workday Financials with developing custom reports and analytics
• Can interface with Financial departmental stakeholders and understand their reporting and analytic needs and translate them into report requirements
• Can understand the business side of financials like financial fund accounting/GASB, or other related financial modules
• Can create report prototypes (in Sandbox) to present to stakeholders to clarify requirements and design reports and dashboards
• Is able to develop enhancements and modifications for existing or new reports required by departments using Workday tools and technologies
• Is competent in building Workday reports using Workday Report Writer (leverage calculated fields and understanding of Workday’s data architecture and business object model)
• Can problem solve and create and recommend methods and techniques of creating customized Workday reports
• Has excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Is able to work independently and balance competing priorities and can assist in report migration
• Has technical experience with Workday processes, can create scripts for User Acceptance Testing; able to develop testing scripts to ensure reports are tested thoroughly; perform testing; oversee quality assurance and follow clear security procedures for compliance
• Has a basic understanding of accounting

• Creating and supporting customized reports for Workday Financials
• Application enhancements, development of reports, troubleshooting Workday applications report issues and providing solutions
• Participating in cross-functional teams/meetings established to advance business processes and quality outcomes through the effective and efficient use of the business software
• Developing systems, designing software solutions, and programming in areas related to Workday Financials and accounting standards

• You will work with a team that cares about their customers and community and are passionate about their work
• You will have the opportunity for growth by working on large scale systems
• You will be part of team that engages with a wide variety of stakeholders to create innovative solutions
• You will operate with a high level of autonomy and responsibility
• You will have a supportive management team

• The County has limited resources that could impact your work
• Depending on assignment there may be Federal, State, and local regulations that govern and constrain some of the implementation of innovative solutions
• You may work with other County departments on projects that requires a consensus amongst all stakeholders

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Visionary Leadership: Taking a long-term view and building a shared vision with others; acting as a catalyst for organizational change
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Business Process Analysis: Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow
• Managing & Facilitating Change: Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives

Education:
Possession of a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in computer science or information processing or closely related field.

Experience:
Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience performing software applications programming and/or systems analysis, at least one year of which must have included programming responsibility.

Substitution for Education:
Additional-qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday Financials System
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Relevant technical and accounting work experience or support department experience
• Ability to work well with all levels of management and support staff
• Possess an understanding of the Workday ecosystem and module touchpoints
• Able to exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive data and business information
• Workday Professional Certification in Report Development
• Accountant from the private or public sector with California county experience
• Technical person that has learned accounting on the job and understands the basic concepts

• Application Filing: All applicants must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
• Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
• Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)