Accountant V - Special Projects

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

2d • $6,311 - $6,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work. Work involves preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of reports; establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounts payable procedures and controls. Assists with the preparation of special financial projects and audit responses. Serves as a liaison between programs, budget, vendors, and other agencies on matters relating to Accounts payable. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field, and two (2) years of progressively responsible full-time accounting, financial operations, banking, or budget experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, purchasing, and budget control procedures including accounts payable.
• Knowledge of state regulations, policies, and procedures regarding the payment of vouchers.
• Knowledge of CAPPS FIN, CAPPS HCM and CAPPS Reporting.
• Knowledge of Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
• Knowledge of 1099 processing.
• Knowledge of the Paymaster function.
• Knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in responding to customer inquiries and handling difficult customers in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Skill in working with queries and producing reports.
• Skilled in analyzing and reconciling large amounts of data.
• Skilled in problem solving.
• Ability to train a diverse group of individuals and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to develop and follow a set schedule for meeting daily and weekly deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reconciliations of CAPPS FIN and USAS payments transactions and resolutions of discrepancies between the two accounting systems. Corrects errors and trains staff who committed the error to prevent recurrence of errors.
• Creates and provides reports, financial analysis, and forecasting to management and other staff.
• Serves as focal point for all Accounts Payable unit audits and miscellaneous claims.
• Audits AP accounting processes and practices for compliance with established processes, recommends changes to the processes to improve quality and efficiency of the unit.
• Develops and maintains training material and provides technical and accounting training to the AP and other accounting staff regarding the various types of administrative and purchases procedures.
• Serve as Paymaster backup.
• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to: serve as back-up to other Accountants; assist as needed; assist in the development of and participate in special projects; maintain current procedures; actively participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery and continuity of operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

• insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior