Accountant I

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Brenham, TX

9d•$3,248 - $4,837•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I performs entry-level accounting and financial support work for the Brenham State Supported Living Center. The role handles trust fund and petty cash reimbursements, requisition entry, expenditure transfer vouchers, payroll and paymaster duties for employees and clients/residents, telecommunications coordination, and backup support for an Accounting Technician II. The position reports directly to the Regional Accounting Manager and works under limited supervision, using initiative and independent judgment while providing customer service and training as needed. The role supports a state facility serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. It requires working knowledge of HHSC rules and facility policies and procedures, accurate and timely processing of accounting records and payments, clear communication, and coordination with agency personnel and outside entities. The position is full-time, regular, nonexempt, based at the Brenham State Supported Living Center, and not eligible for telework according to the posting's position details.

Requirements

Experience in accounting and financial operations.
Experience with a computerized accounting or bookkeeping system.
Experience in oral or written communications.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records.
Skill in using automated accounting systems.
Ability to review and audit others' work, interpret and apply accounting theory, business processes, and Comptroller policies, and analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
Ability to process accounting information efficiently and ensure data integrity for audits and accurate reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.
Valid driver's license.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and required registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years of age for employment at a state-operated facility.
Males between ages 18 and 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours and overtime or extended hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to financial operations of a public entity is preferred.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred; one year of accounting work experience may substitute for one year of education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.
Coordinate with State Office Paymasters, Warrant Distribution, and Time Labor and Leave personnel on internal payroll matters.
Monitor employee leave and employment status, process voucher reversals and cancellations to prevent salary overpayments, prepare overpayment information packets and certified letters, track repayments, produce warrant registers, and prepare payroll warrants for distribution.
Assist employees with payroll- and insurance-related questions.
Generate and process purchase vouchers for client/resident payroll workshop participants based on timesheets, and track and report earnings for State Office Accounting 1099 reporting.
Process trust fund and petty cash reimbursement vouchers, audit and verify supporting documents and receipts, and classify, code, and verify accounting fields on vouchers.
Use accounting resources, including the Comptroller of Public Accounts website, to verify accounting codes.
Process expenditure transfer voucher requests, including correction vouchers and billing for shared services between State Supported Living Centers and State Hospitals.
Coordinate with State Office Accounting and Budget staff to validate coding and funding and process accounts payable transactions through CAPPS.
Serve as facility telecommunications coordinator by maintaining and tracking pagers, cell phones, and the local telephone system, and reviewing and approving user accounts in State Office accounting telecommunication databases.
Participate in special projects, coordinate with agency staff and other entities as needed, complete assigned work within established parameters and timeframes, and provide rotational backup coverage for unit and team members, including the Accounting Technician as needed.
Provide training to other employees as needed and deliver customer service to consumers.