CPS Accounting Technician II
About The Position
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals. The CPS Accounting Technician II is responsible for maintaining financial records for children in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Children’s Income Account. This role ensures proper handling of funds from state, federal, and private sources, audits and reconciles reports, processes child-specific contracts, foster care pre-bills, and billing alerts (including related payments), and prepares detailed financial and analytical reports to support the financial management of DFPS programs.
Requirements
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and terminology.
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems, spreadsheets, and related financial software.
- Skill in performing detailed numerical work with speed and accuracy.
- Skills in analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and reconciling accounts.
- Skill in preparing clear, concise, and accurate financial and analytical reports.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing work to meet strict deadlines.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, and external partners.
- Ability to interpret and apply accounting policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, regarding accounting and financial matters.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and perform other duties to support unit operations.
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of full-time accounting, bookkeeping, financial, or clerical experience.
- Education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience: 60 semester hours may be used in the place of the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Required to maintain confidentiality of financial and client information.
Nice To Haves
- Eligible for Telework
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records for children’s income accounts, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and agency requirements.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in numerical work.
- Demonstrates efficiency in organization and time management.
- Verify Social Security income awarded to children in foster care.
- Audit, reconcile, and approve financial reports to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Process child-specific contracts, foster care pre-bills, and billing alerts (including related payments).
- Monitor accounts and general ledgers for discrepancies and make necessary adjustments.
- Prepare detailed financial and analytical reports to support program operations and management decisions.
- Ensure timely and accurate handling of funds from state, federal, and private sources.
- Communicate with program staff, management, and external partners regarding account status, payments, and contract matters.
- Respond to inquiries, both verbally and in writing, regarding various accounting issues.
- Perform other duties as required to support unit operations.
Benefits
- 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members
- Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service
- Options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
- Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
