Accountant IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

5d•$4,263 - $5,521•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 IV Job Title: Accountant IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: HHSC Accounting Posting Number: 19374 Closing Date: 08/10/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $5,521.16 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20 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: 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 Job Title: Accountant IV Job Description Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with the Accounting Department’s leave policy. Performs complex (journey-level) accounting work for the Travel Reimbursement unit of the Health and Human Services (HHSC) Expenditure Management department. This position works under limited/minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and may routinely assist other staff in performing job duties of greater complexity. Employees may review and audit complete financial records for accuracy and compliance with legal and departmental standards. They analyze and recommend improvements, adaptations to internal accounting systems such as eTravel and approve appropriate actions to resolve problems. Serves as an escalation point for travel accounting staff to use. The position must be able to make decisions independently using knowledge of the Comptroller travel policies, the Texas Administrative Code, Statewide Procurement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as they relate to travel, and HHSC Travel Policy.

Requirements

Graduation for high school or equivalent.
Two years of full-time State or governmental accounting experience.
Two years of experience with automated government accounting systems.
Experience developing business processes and procedures and training others.
Excellent written communication skills as observed in the state application.
Experience in the use of Microsoft office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of State accounting policies and procedures and financial operations.
Current working knowledge automated accounting systems, CAPPS Financials, eTravel, and/or USAS.
Ability to analyze data and information and effectively utilize the results.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting standards and governmental accounting and financial systems.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, work with diverse groups and individuals and maintain effective relationships.
Skilled in the use of Microsoft applications.
Skilled in making independent judgments and providing creative solutions in applying policies and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service and help desk processes.
Skilled in writing procedures, instructions and business processes and providing training/instructions to others.
Ability to apply strong work ethics and commitment to excellence to all assignments.

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates training of employees, travelers, and program areas on the HHSC policies including but not limited to travel reimbursements, travel advances, direct bill invoices, accounts payable invoices and individual billed accounts.
Performs post-payment audits on processed eTravel claims and will work with the auditors directly for any corrections or recoupments needed.
Serves as the first point of escalation for travel reimbursement claims both through eTravel and manual claims.
Reviews manual travel claims in CAPPS Financials and works with the auditors to get the manual claims ready to be approved by Lead or Manager.
Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures.
Oversees the processing of expenditures according to agency policies, including auditing and reviewing various payment vouchers, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation is attached.
Coordinates, provides technical guidance, and ensures the accuracy of Travel Reimbursement payments to agency employees.
Interprets, analyzes, and serves as subject matter expert on the Travel Reimbursement team for travel rules, regulations, policies and provides complex technical assistance to others.
Assists Manager or Team Lead in providing technical guidance and answering questions, research problems and follow-up as necessary.
Monitors the eTravel mailbox and helps travelers submit travel claims.
Responsible for daily/weekly reporting including but not limited to the 45-day report, In-Process/Returned to Traveler report, keeping track of post-payment audits in Power App database, reporting the number of travel claims received daily and assigning manual claims to the travel auditors.
Performs all backup duties when required or any other tasks as assigned including but not limited to systems testing.