Accountant IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

2d•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. Accountant IV – Accounts Receivable (AR) State Supported Living Center (SSLC) State Hospital (SH) Team 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. Employees may: Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records. Checks accounting operations in progress, and reviews and audits completed financial records for accuracy. Work involves maintaining, preparing, entering and/or overseeing accounting systems, USAS and CAPPS. Assists State Supported Living Centers’ (SSLC) and State Hospitals’ (SH) accounting teams. Travels across the State of Texas to conduct unannounced in person or virtual audits throughout the year and completes annual audit reports to the management. Reviews variety of reconciliation reports monthly or quarterly and resolves discrepancies. Internally and externally communicate with other accounting teams within/outside the agency. Works under general to limited supervision of the manager, with moderate to considerable latitude use of initiative and independent judgment. Serves as Subject Matter Expert to back up the team.

Requirements

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Knowledge of fiscal programs; governmental accounting; budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and external to the agency.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to interpret laws and regulations; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials, PeopleSoft Financials, Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS), and USAS.
Ability to update and maintain department policies and procedures and coordinate accounting operations and to provide guidance to others.
Ability to travel across the State of Texas
Experience in accounting and financial operations
Experience with automated accounting systems
Experience in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Acrobat, Outlook)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred, however, Each year of experience may substitute for one year of college on a year for year basis up to four years.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in customer service, accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in State Government or Non-Profit organization is preferred.
Experience in conducting intensive research and reconciliation preferred

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Conduct unannounced in person or virtual petty cash audits annually and travel across the state of Texas to perform (30%)
Review the SSLC/SH Rent revenue transactions in ARTS, CAPPS, and Payroll monthly. Reconcile the balances among the systems. Research discrepancies and communicate with the SSLC/SH regional offices to resolve. (15%)
Review the SSLC/SH bank reconciliations and follow up the outstanding items. Prepare the annual Petty Cash certification. (15%)
Responds to daily inquiries and questions from the SSLC and SH regional Accounting teams. (10%)
Review and audit deposit and correction journals for accuracy and post in CAPPS and USAS (10%)
Work on special projects assigned by management including ad hoc requests. Support AR management as needed and assigned. (10%)
Subject Matter Expert for AR SSLC/SH team and support as backup. (10%)