Accountant VI

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

2d•$6,900 - $7,250•Hybrid

About The Position

The Federal Reporting Accountant VI is selected by and reports to the Manager of Medicaid/CHIP Federal Reporting. This position performs highly advanced accounting work in areas of grant financial reporting. Work entails preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual financial analyses and reports. Researching, interpreting, and applying state and federal rules and regulations to assist in Agency compliance with such regulations. Develops, implements, and monitors internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, Financials (CAPPS Fin) information. This position also performs special projects and other duties as assigned. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Requirements

Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their applicability to state financial accounting.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to state and federal reporting requirements.
Knowledge of the state appropriation process and how it affects the financial and accounting operations of an agency.
Skill in reconciling accounting records and reports.
Skill in use of personal computer, computer software, including spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications.
Skill in working under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and external to the agency.
Skill in analyzing, developing, implementing, and monitoring financial reporting systems using automated analytical tools.
Ability to use complex automated accounting systems, which include CAPPS Fin/PeopleSoft Financials and USAS.
Ability to analyze, monitor and manage cost allocation and general ledger accounting.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, marketing, management, or another business-related field. 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 accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Medicaid & CHIP grant reporting preferred
Knowledge of CMS-64 & CMS-21 preferred
Experience with Medicaid & CHIP reporting preferred
Experience with CMS-64 and CMS-21 preferred
Work experience performing complex financial reconciliations is preferred.
Accounting experience in State Government or Non-Profit organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced accounting work related to federal grant and state reporting, (45%)
Prepares or oversees the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual state and federal financial reports which include researching, interpreting, and applying pertinent state and federal rules and regulations.
Perform research on and resolve cost allocation, grant and general ledger accounting financial problems and questions as required.
Monitor and reconcile accounting information from CAPPS Fin and external sources to ensure the integrity of the data reported.
Serves as liaison or contact person with agency staff, contract staff, state auditors and federal representatives in areas of grant reporting and federal regulations related to various federal titles. (5%)
Prepares various reconciliations of accounts, funds, and appropriations, to ensure corresponding balances and report findings. (40%)
Review and reconcile the data reported on the monthly, quarterly, and annual state and federal financial reports to the General Ledger to ensure accuracy.
Prepare complex financial analyses and utilize various report and query software.
Prepare various accounting entries for method of finance adjustments as determined during the reconciliation of data reported and the general ledger.
Participate in special projects as required or requested and other duties as assigned. These tasks may require coordination with staff within the agency, other states, or federal agencies, or outside entities. (10%)
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.