Accountant III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

2d•$4,500 - $5,500•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title: Accountant III Job Title: Accountant III Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: HHSC Accounting Posting Number: 20658 Closing Date: 09/10/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $4,500.00 - $5,500.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,90A,36B,89A,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,LS,LSS,PS,SK YN

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Two years of full-time accounts payable experience in a financial environment OR one year of full-time accounts payable experience with at least 30 college credit hours towards a Business Management or Finance/Accounting degree.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systems.
Skills in the use of automated accounting systems, including Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), PeopleSoft Financials, Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS).
Knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
Knowledge of Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) websites and Expenditure Account Codes.
Skills in use of a personal computer, computer software, including Excel spreadsheet, database, e-mail, Adobe, and word processing applications.
Skill in working in Microsoft web-based SharePoint.
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the agency.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritizes work, and meet deadlines under general direction with moderate latitude and judgment.

Responsibilities

Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave and policy.
Assist in the oversight of various encumbered and unencumbered voucher payments, ensuring accuracy and that appropriate documentation is attached in Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
Assist in providing support to staff in reviewing voucher payment transactions and supporting documentation. (60%)
Run queries to extract accounting information from CAPPS and generate reports. (25%)
Communicates on a complex level with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints. (10%).
Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)