Accountant V - AR Detail and Recon

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

2d•$6,000 - $6,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an Accountant V to join their Accounts Receivable (AR) Detail and Reconciliation Team. This role is critical for processing revenue, collections, and payments due to the State of Texas, which are essential for the operating funds of various state budgets. The Accountant V will report directly to the AR Detail and Reconciliation Manager and work closely with the HHSC Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Accounting departments, and state-run program areas. Responsibilities include accurately recording and reporting revenue and refunds, overseeing fund processing for revenue, refunds, liquidated damages, rebates, and licenses, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. A key part of the role involves verifying the accuracy of posted payments in the Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS) by running and reconciling financial reports.

Requirements

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Skill in the use of personal computers, auxiliary equipment, and various software applications.
Skill in problem identification and resolution.
Ability to work within established deadlines and ability to prepare accurate reports.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, providers, agency staff and others.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.
Experience identifying and developing process improvements.
Experience using automated accounting or customer database systems.
Experience with MS office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Excellent written communications as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on state application.
Five 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Acts as a subject matter expert regarding GAAP and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts policies mandates and the functions of the accounts receivable department to support internal staff and program areas.
Oversee the preparation, verification, and submission of cash deposits to the voucher unit to stay in compliance with 3-day deposit rule in accordance with Texas State Government Code 404.094, GAAP, and applicable state and federal rules, regulations, and agency policies.
Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls to ensure compliance with agency and state requirements, policies, and procedures, and processes in financial areas. Identifies, initiates, and implements areas for process improvement.
Performs research on payments that were incorrectly coded to determine correct coding. Make corrections in the Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS). Document staff errors and retrain staff when needed.
Performs secondary review of verified payments completed by the department entry staff. Make necessary corrections and document staff errors.
Proactively research unallocated checks that have been placed in the suspense account to determine correct coding.
Trains incoming staff and existing staff. Backup to all Detail Team and Reconciliation Team tasks as needed to meet deadlines.
Ensures the safekeeping of negotiable instruments, cash payments, and financial documents received by HHSC Accounts Receivable.
Double check that all team log sheets have been accurately and timely filled out per audit requirement.
Cross train in other areas of the Accounts Receivable Department to aid as a backup and work on special projects as needed and assigned by management.
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.