Accountant III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

1d•$4,500 - $4,500•Hybrid

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: 21446 Closing Date: 10/14/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $4,500.00 - $4,500.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: 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: Austin 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 Brief Job Description: The Accounts Payable Accountant III is selected by and reports to the Accounts Payable Manager within Expenditure Management. This position will function as an Accounts Payable Specialist in the Accounts Payable area of Expenditure Management. This position provides technical guidance and ensures accuracy of Accounts Payable operations for the agency. Specifically, this position creates complex manual vouchers necessary for agency contract payments. This position specializes in preparing, auditing, and posting various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation. This position is also responsible for interpreting and implementing state and federal rules and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. This position works under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgment. Essential Job Functions (EJFs): Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Prepares, audits, data enters, and posts various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers. Coordinates and ensures that daily payment voucher posting processing schedules are met. Ensures there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher entered. (60%) Audits and ensures the accurate and timely preparation and entry of complex accounts payable vouchers into the internal accounting system (CAPPS Financial). Ensures there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher sent to be approved. This includes reconciliation for all vouchers, expenditure transfer vouchers (ETV), cancellation and refund vouchers in CAPPS Financial while ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained. (25%) Works with vendors, programs, and agency staff to process accounts payable transactions, cancellations, corrections, and refunds in a timely and accurate manner. Assists agency staff and management as necessary to process accounts payable and refund transactions, answers questions, research problems, and follow-up, as necessary. Take on other tasks as assigned. (15%)

Requirements

Experience in accounting and financial operations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Skill in working under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgement.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting is preferred.
Knowledge of an ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials (PeopleSoft Financials), Uniform Statewide Accounting Systems (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS) is preferred.
Basic knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures is preferred.
Skill in use of personal computer, computer software, including spreadsheet, database, email, and word processing applications is preferred.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred.
One year of relevant accounting-level work experience may be substituted for one year of education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Responsibilities

Prepares, audits, data enters, and posts various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers.
Coordinates and ensures that daily payment voucher posting processing schedules are met.
Ensures there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher entered.
Audits and ensures the accurate and timely preparation and entry of complex accounts payable vouchers into the internal accounting system (CAPPS Financial).
Ensures there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher sent to be approved.
Reconciles all vouchers, expenditure transfer vouchers (ETV), cancellation and refund vouchers in CAPPS Financial while ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained.
Works with vendors, programs, and agency staff to process accounts payable transactions, cancellations, corrections, and refunds in a timely and accurate manner.
Assists agency staff and management as necessary to process accounts payable and refund transactions, answers questions, research problems, and follow-up, as necessary.
Take on other tasks as assigned.