Accountant III - Reconciliation

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

34d•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. Performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees may: Process prepared paperwork for fund moves, withdrawals, returned items, and other financial actions as needed. Prepare paperwork for Attorney General’s (AG) Office payments Prepare paperwork for Treasury Offset Program (TOP) payments Prepare paperwork for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments Prepare paperwork for suspense account fund moves Backup the Detail Processing Team tasks as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of policies and procedures for handling funds including reconciliation.
Skill in the use of personal computers, auxiliary equipment, and various software applications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the agency.
Skill in problem identification and resolution.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
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.
Experience in accounting, finance, cash handling, or related fields. State or Government accounting preferred.
Experience using an 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

Ability to work closely on a team with varying personalities to meet hard deadlines in an ever-changing environment.
Demonstrate consideration and respect for others in the workplace. Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful work situations.

Responsibilities

Research and reconcile receipt records with claims using the Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS) subsidiary ledger, TIERS, and USAS to determine if a client has been overpaid or been over recouped for benefits they received but were not eligible to receive.
Initiate client and provider refunds for over payments and/or over recoupment if it can be determined that the client or provider are due a refund and the amount of refund they are due. Initiate benefit restoration of SNAP or TANF for clients that have had benefits suspended and are believed to currently qualify for benefits.
Process reversals when needed for over payments and/or over recoupment to the Treasury Offset Program and SNAP clients. Initiate reversals for returned items received from the Texas Comptroller's office.
Research and complete assigned work logs, fund moves, returned items, withdrawals, and other assigned tasks through an automated accounting system.
Backup the HHSC AR Mailroom, Detail Processing Team, and assists in the completion of special projects as and when assigned.