Accountant III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

3d•$4,500 - $4,867•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: 17376 Closing Date: 06/26/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $4,500.00 - $4,866.58 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 Job Description Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with the Accounting Department’s leave policy. The Accountant III performs limited to moderately complex accounting for the Travel Centrally Billed Account (CBA) unit of the Health and Human Services (HHSC) Expenditure Management travel unit. This position is responsible for assisting coordinators 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. The 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

Governmental and/or Travel experience.
Use of eTravel, CAPPS Financials and/or USAS.

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with the accounting department's leave policy.
Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures.
Reviews audits, and processes agency payments in a timely manner ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable state law and oversight agencies' rules and regulations.
Works with Team/Functional Lead and Manager to audit 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.
Updates the Team/Functional Lead and Manager regarding project status, issues, planning sessions and conferences.
Identifies, researches, and resolves accounting transaction problems utilizing an integrated, complex accounting system.
Works under general supervision with limited latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned as required to maintain effective and efficient departmental, division, agency, and system operations within established timeframes.
Cross trains and backs up other team members.