Accountant III Payable

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

11d • $3,793 - $5,921 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Accountant III reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor within the Accounting Division. This position performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work by reviewing and processing incoming invoices for payment and posting them to the correct accounts by established deadlines. This position provides technical guidance to vendors and agency staff and ensures accuracy of Accounts Payable operations. Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing payable workflows; perform voucher correction and adjustment activities, and the reconciliation between ePay, CAPPS Financials, and the Uniform statewide accounting system (USAS).
Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Telework: Hybrid position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State of Texas accounting procedures, including GAAP standards.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial operations, including basic general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation, contracting, or financial reporting.
• Strong skill in organization and setting priorities.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, auxiliary equipment, and various software applications.
• Skill in the use of automated accounting systems.
• Skill in problem identification and resolution.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work within established deadlines and ability to prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, providers, agency staff, and others.
• Ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials, Texas Identification Number System (TINS) and ePay.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to prepare concise reports.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail while using multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain discretion and the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Experience in accounting, finance, cash handling, or related fields.
• Experience using a point-of-sale system, automated accounting system, or customer database system.
• Experienced user of MS office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent written communications as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on the State job application.
• Graduated from High School or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• State or Government accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher entered.
• Ensures that all payments are made within strict timelines.
• Evaluates financial transactions and balances for accuracy, completeness, and approval.
• Reviews, reconciles, and processes agency records and payments in a timely manner ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable state law and oversight agencies’ rules and regulations.
• Responsible for data entry, tracking, and updating the agency’s accounting and invoice systems.
• Works with vendors and agency staff to process accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists agency staff to process accounts payable and refund transactions, answers questions, research problems, and follow-up, as necessary.
• Researches and corrects unposted payments.
• Submits, posts, and monitors payments.
• Responsible for researching and responding to agency and vendor inquiries in a timely manner by answering questions, addressing issues, verifying information, and resolving problems or complaints.
• Maintain, develops, and runs queries for extraction of accounting information from agency tracking system, CAPPS Financials, e-Pay, and USAS and assign processing errors to staff for resolution and ensuring timely processing of expenditures.
• Act as a subject matter expert.
• Perform system testing.
• Train and assist staff with the use of CAPPS Financials, e-Pay, USAS, etc.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service
• Options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED