Accountant II Part Time- Accounting and Business Services - Business and Finance Division (025355)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice•Huntsville, TX

39d

About The Position

Performs routine accounting work. Work involves maintaining, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, and reports. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
Two years full-time, wage-earning accounting, accounting clerical, auditing, bookkeeping, statistical analysis, or financial experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.
Knowledge of automated financial information systems.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.
Skill to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data.
Skill to research and resolve discrepancies and inquiries.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred.
Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial accounting documents and records in an automated system
Tracks and monitors documents in progress through completion
Reviews and audits completed financial records for accuracy and conformance with legal and departmental standards, policies, procedures, and regulations
Audits accounting controls and records of financial transactions
Researches and reconciles discrepancies and reports findings
Compiles and analyzes financial data
Prepares financial statements, reports, cost data, and budget items
Prepares and maintains financial records and files to include automated information systems
Provides technical assistance to departmental and agency staff performing accounting transactions
Recommends improvements, adaptations, and revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.