Accountant IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

1d•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. The Accounts Payable Accountant IV reports to the Accounts Payable Manager within Expenditure Management. The Accounts Payable Accountant IV performs complex (journey-level) accounting work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may work more independently than those at the previous levels and may routinely assist other staff in performing job duties of greater complexity and recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures. This position performs work maintaining, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports. This position will work on the daily DAFR/IT reports between the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and the HHSC Accounting System (CAPPS Financials). This position provides technical guidance and ensures accuracy of Accounts Payable operations for the agency. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of fiscal programs; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
Knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
Knowledge of accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting.
Knowledge of and the ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials, Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS).
Skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and associated software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Skill in working under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Experience in accounting and financial operations.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares complex accounts payable vouchers into the HHSC accounting system (CAPPS FIN), including, but not limited to ProCard payment vouchers, correction vouchers, inter-agency transfer vouchers, warrant cancellations, direct deposit reversals, USAS direct entry payments and other complex encumbered/unencumbered payment vouchers. Ensure there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher submitted for approval. (30%)
Responsible for the reconciliation of the daily DAFR/IT File Transaction Report of CAPPS FIN and USAS payment transactions. Resolve discrepancies between the two accounting systems. (20%)
Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes. Ensures there is appropriate supporting documentation and authorization for every payment voucher, correction voucher, TOSS warrant cancellation, CAPPS Warrant Cancel Vouchers and CAPPS Reissue and Refund Vouchers, or USAS direct entries in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (30%).
Serves as a subject matter expert for the AP Expenditure Management Team. Assist Manager or Team Leads with vendors and agency staff to process accounts payable transactions in a timely and accurate manner. Assist Manager or Team Lead in providing technical guidance, answering questions, researching problems, and following up as necessary by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers by using effective verbal and written communication. Take on other tasks as assigned. (10%)
Performs all backup duties when required or any other tasks as assigned including but not limited to systems testing (10%).