Accountant III Voucher Reporting

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

5d•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. Accountant III - Accounts Receivable (AR) Voucher Reporting Team Brief Job Description: Performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees may: Participates in the processing of Accounts Receivable in Fund Accounting. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and enters in the State Accounting systems, ARTS, CAPPS, and USAS. Balances and reconciles financial and accounting documents and records. Maintains and improves the Voucher Unit processes & procedures and suggests improvements needed to management. Responds to all inquiries and provides accurate accounts of revenues/Accounts Receivable balances for agency programs as well as any internal & external entities. Essential Job Functions (EJFs):Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Knowledge of fiscal programs; governmental accounting; laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and external to the agency.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to interpret laws and regulations; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials, PeopleSoft Financials, Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS), and USAS.
Experience in accounting and financial operations
Experience with automated accounting systems
Experience in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Acrobat, Outlook)
Three years of progressively responsible experience in customer service, accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting.
Graduated from High School or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience in conducting intensive research and reconciliation preferred
Accounting experience in State Government or Non-Profit organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze discrepancies between ARTS, CAPPS & USAS systems; reconciles the financial transaction data corresponding across the accounting systems (25%)
Process daily revenue transactions and moving funds as inquired from the other areas within/outside the agency; reviews Comptroller's Office Daily Financial Report to record the revenue transactions in the systems (25%)
Review and reconcile the journal documents and keeps the records accurately (20%)
Respond to daily inquiries and questions related to the AR Voucher Unit from within/outside the agency. (20%)
Work on special projects assigned by management including ad hoc requests. Support AR management as needed and assigned. (10%)