Accountant IV - Operational Oversight - Rehabilitation and Reentry Division (040015TC)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Performs complex accounting work. Work involves preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Accounting, Banking, Finance, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, operational support, purchasing, financial operation, or criminal justice experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures, budget control methods, maintenance of accounting records, and automated financial information systems.
• Knowledge of financial auditing techniques, reconciliation procedures, and implementation methods.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Skill to plan, coordinate, analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data and use complex accounting programs.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports in an automated system.
• Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
• Skill to research and resolve discrepancies and inquiries.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
• Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
• Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Computer operations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the status of agency funds and financial activity associated with division program service contracts and administrative functions; assists in conducting continuous reviews and analyses necessary in controlling the expenditure of funds and developing stable expenditure patterns; and prepares technical reports on estimates, cost data, and budget limits.
• Directs the maintenance of accounting records on receipts, disbursements, and other journals; maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency programs; ensures accurate cost information is available to agency management; and prepares periodic status analyses of funds and expenditures.
• Consults with agency administrative, supervisory, and technical staff on financial and accounting matters; and provides technical assistance to staff regarding complex accounting functions.
• Reviews various records, reports, applications, and contracts; and assists with auditing financial records, coordinating internal and external entities on contract and budget issues, and monitoring federal entitlement revenues.
• Coordinates, prepares, and monitors program purchasing requests; and facilitates the fixed assets and equipment inventory review and related reports.
• Provides technical assistance to division staff.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees