Accountant II-III

Office Of Consumer Credit Commissioner • Austin, TX

399d • $60,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant II-III position at the Office of Consumer Credit involves performing complex accounting tasks, including processing accounts payable, preparing financial analyses and reports, and maintaining accounting systems. The role requires a strong understanding of governmental accounting and the ability to work independently under general supervision. The position is essential for ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with agency policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field, or graduation from an accredited two-year degree with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field and two years of work experience in accounting or finance.
• Two (2) years of experience in accounting and financial operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting work for a Texas state agency.
• Experience using Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), and State Property Accounting System (SPA).
• Experience in preparing annual financial reports and budgets.
• Experience with revenue processing.
• Experience with general ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or assists with the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and reports.
• Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures; prepares technical reports on estimates, cost data, and budget items.
• Coordinates, provides technical guidance, and ensures the accuracy of accounts payable for the agency.
• Coordinates with purchasing coordinator on purchase orders for accounts payable.
• Processes, classifies, codes, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.
• Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of revenue, expenditures, and budget balances for agency programs.
• Analyzes and recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
• Prepares bank reconciliations; researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts or bank statements, and reports findings.
• Organizes and reconciles revenue from online systems.
• May oversee the development and use of internal control procedures to determine compliance with agency policies, procedures, state regulations, and applicable law.
• May provide agency staff with technical knowledge and functional support using comprehensive knowledge of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Communicates with others to provide, exchange, or verify information, address issues or resolve concerns.
• May assist with audit inquiries, internal and external.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without discrimination.
• Support for applicants with disabilities during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree