Accountant V

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. Functional Title: Accountant V Job Title: Accountant V Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: HHSC Accounting Posting Number: 18504 Closing Date: 07/14/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $6,000.00 - $6,000.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 Shift: Day Additional Shift: 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 Brief Job Description: The Warrant Distribution Team Lead must possess extensive knowledge of payment processing and is responsible for coordinating the distribution of all payroll and non-payroll warrants in accordance with applicable rules and regulations established by the State Legislature, State Auditor’s Office, Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Internal Revenue Service. The Team Lead ensures compliance with these requirements by validating that payment analyses are completed, confirming that payments are processed accurately, and ensuring that payments are reconciled between CAPPS Financials and USAS. The position also recommends business process improvements or revisions to unit assignments, prepares technical reports, and audits records for accuracy and compliance with agency standards and procedures. The Team Lead manages staff workload and ensures that warrant tracking activities are completed in a timely manner to prevent payment delays. This position manages the relationship with FedEx through ongoing communication, plans and coordinates staff training, assists staff with the use of CAPPS, TINS, USAS, unit databases, and related systems, and develops or executes queries to extract warrant information from internal accounting systems, unit databases, and USAS. The Team Lead serves as a subject matter expert for the Accounting Unit during meetings, planning sessions, and conferences, and participates on committees and workgroups to address business processes and operational issues. The position works under minimal supervision, with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions (EJF’s): Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Plans, organizes, and manages staff workloads on a daily basis, and provides the supervisor with weekly feedback regarding team members’ performance. Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures in financial areas. Monitors proposed changes in state and federal regulations to determine potential impacts on the agency. Research and resolve discrepancies to ensure warrants are accounted for and submitted in a timely manner. Applies knowledge of the State Legislature, State Auditor’s Office, Comptroller, Secretary of State, United Postal Service, and program area policies to make decisions regarding direct deposit and warrant distribution with limited supervision. Reviews and approves audits of agency records for accuracy and compliance with applicable state law and oversight agencies’ rules and regulations. Ensures that the tracking of warrants received for distribution is completed timely to prevent payment delays. Oversees the distribution of replacement warrants for all program areas and ensures that all warrant processing tasks are completed successfully in accordance with Comptroller guidelines. (40%) Communicates complex information to internal and external stakeholders to provide, exchange, or verify information; respond to inquiries; address issues; and resolve problems or complaints. Provides technical and functional support for projects and initiatives by applying comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Payable functions and related systems. Manages the relationship with Federal Express through ongoing communication. Advises management of delays in warrant delivery and provides recommendations for resolving related issues. Updates the supervisor regarding project status, operational issues, meetings, and planning sessions. Works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Prepares various reconciliations between the internal accounting system and USAS. (30%) Plans and coordinates staff training. Assists staff in using CAPPS, USAS, TINS, and other applicable systems to gather information and resolve issues. (10%) Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and recommend strategies necessary to support financial operations and key performance measures. (10%) Develops and/or executes queries to extract warrant information from the internal accounting system, unit databases, and USAS. Assign processing errors to appropriate staff for resolution to ensure timely processing. (10%) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s): Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems. Knowledge of management principles and skill in problem resolution. Knowledge of automated accounting systems. Skill in preparing procedures, instructions, and other detailed documents, as well as providing training and guidance to others. Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment and to analyze new situations as they arise. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals and to maintain productive working relationships. Ability to organize workloads and establish priorities effectively. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: N/A Initial Screening Criteria: Experience with accounting principles and procedures; preference for governmental accounting experience. Experience with automated accounting systems; preference given for experience with CAPPS 9.2 and/or USAS. Skilled in the use Microsoft Office applications. Excellent written communication as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on the state application. Experience in planning, organizing, and managing staff workloads on a daily basis. Experience in developing procedures or business processes and providing training to others. Additional Information: N/A Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility: Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form Telework Disclaimer: 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

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Knowledge of management principles and skill in problem resolution.
Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Skill in preparing procedures, instructions, and other detailed documents, as well as providing training and guidance to others.
Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment and to analyze new situations as they arise.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals and to maintain productive working relationships.
Ability to organize workloads and establish priorities effectively.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with accounting principles and procedures; preference for governmental accounting experience.
Experience with automated accounting systems; preference given for experience with CAPPS 9.2 and/or USAS.
Skilled in the use Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written communication as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on the state application.
Experience in planning, organizing, and managing staff workloads on a daily basis.
Experience in developing procedures or business processes and providing training to others.

Nice To Haves

governmental accounting experience
experience with CAPPS 9.2 and/or USAS

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and manages staff workloads on a daily basis, and provides the supervisor with weekly feedback regarding team members’ performance.
Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures in financial areas.
Monitors proposed changes in state and federal regulations to determine potential impacts on the agency.
Research and resolve discrepancies to ensure warrants are accounted for and submitted in a timely manner.
Applies knowledge of the State Legislature, State Auditor’s Office, Comptroller, Secretary of State, United Postal Service, and program area policies to make decisions regarding direct deposit and warrant distribution with limited supervision.
Reviews and approves audits of agency records for accuracy and compliance with applicable state law and oversight agencies’ rules and regulations.
Ensures that the tracking of warrants received for distribution is completed timely to prevent payment delays.
Oversees the distribution of replacement warrants for all program areas and ensures that all warrant processing tasks are completed successfully in accordance with Comptroller guidelines.
Communicates complex information to internal and external stakeholders to provide, exchange, or verify information; respond to inquiries; address issues; and resolve problems or complaints.
Provides technical and functional support for projects and initiatives by applying comprehensive knowledge of Accounts Payable functions and related systems.
Manages the relationship with Federal Express through ongoing communication.
Advises management of delays in warrant delivery and provides recommendations for resolving related issues.
Updates the supervisor regarding project status, operational issues, meetings, and planning sessions.
Prepares various reconciliations between the internal accounting system and USAS.
Plans and coordinates staff training.
Assists staff in using CAPPS, USAS, TINS, and other applicable systems to gather information and resolve issues.
Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and recommend strategies necessary to support financial operations and key performance measures.
Develops and/or executes queries to extract warrant information from the internal accounting system, unit databases, and USAS.
Assign processing errors to appropriate staff for resolution to ensure timely processing.