Accountant III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant III performs limited to moderately complex accounting for the Rental Car/Travel Advance unit of the Health and Human Services (HHSC) Expenditure Management travel department. This position is responsible for assisting travelers with Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) and Comptroller travel policies. This position processes travel and other payments. The position audits travel claims, statements, invoices, advances, and settlements for accuracy using knowledge of Comptroller, U.S. General Service Administration, HHSC travel policies. This position serves as the first point of contact between the Travel Unit, programs, divisions, other areas in accounting, travelers and other state agencies and must have good verbal and written communication skills. The position involves researching, resolving discrepancies, analyzing, and validating that all required supporting documentation is attached to payments. This position may cross-train and provides backup coverage for others in the unit. The position documents, shares the needs of travelers, makes recommendations, and may assist with the development of queries and reports to meet those needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records.
• Knowledge of accounting systems.
• Ability to review, interpret and apply processes to successfully make payments.
• Ability to effectively communicate, oral and in writing.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting.
• Experience in auditing/reviewing accounting financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent written communication skills including the use of proper grammar and capitalization as observed on the state application.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to Governmental and/or Travel experience.
• Preference given to use of eTravel, CAPPS Financials and/or USAS.
• Preference given for governmental accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews audits, and processes agency payments in a timely manner ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable state law and oversight agencies' rules and regulations.
• Audits payments for processing while ensuring the validity of coding, funding, etc.
• Advises staff and travelers on account codes, travel policies, contract compliance and agency business processes.
• Communicates on a complex level verbally and in writing to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves accounting transaction problems utilizing an integrated, complex accounting system.
• Coordinates, provides technical guidance, and ensures the accuracy of Travel payments for the agency.
• Interprets, analyzes, and serves as subject matter experts for travel rules, regulations, policies and provides complex technical assistance to others.
• Completes projects on time and accurately.
• Cross trains and backs up other team members.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• defined benefit pension plan
• generous time off benefits
• numerous opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees