General Ledger Accountant

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

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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.
Accountant IV performs complex (journey-level) accounting work related to reconciliation, revenue management, financial reporting, and other general ledger functions. Job functions include general ledger entry; journal posting; assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports; establishing, overseeing, and maintaining internal financial controls; reconciling accounting transactions; and cash management.
May provide cross-training and guidance to other accounting staff on critical job functions. This position works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and must have the ability to complete assignments within the defined parameters and deadlines. Routinely interacts with internal staff, other state agencies, and the public.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in governmental accounting and financial operations, including Accounts Receivables, Reconciliation, and General Ledger.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Skill working with complex automated accounting systems, preference given for CAPPS FIN, Quickbooks, and USAS.
• Knowledge of State of Texas accounting procedures including GASB and GAAP standards
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work within established deadlines.
• Ability to prepare concise reports.
• Ability to interpret complex State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Advanced problem-solving skills related to administrative/accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide guidance to others.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision
• Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Four years full-time accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, financial operations, banking or budget experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a business-related degree, and two (2) years full-time accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, financial operations, banking or budget experience.
• Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of nine hours of Accounting may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.
• Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of twelve hours of Accounting may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in reconciliation of bank statements, ledgers or financial data using automated accounting systems.
• Experience with accounting principles and procedures; preference for experience in governmental accounting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and audit general journal entries in USAS and CAPPS.
• Classify, code, post, and balance financial and accounting documents and records.
• Maintain adequate records of funds and appropriations, as well as revenue collected and deposited.
• Perform financial reconciliation of accounting transactions between the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), CAPPS, QuickBooks and internal accounting systems.
• Identify discrepancies, prepare correcting entries and/or coordinate with other DFPS accounting areas to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of information for various DFPS reports, including the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Prepare monthly adhoc reports.
• Develop and coordinate reports for monitoring and reporting DFPS financial information.
• Create, implement, & train staff on policies and procedures related to internal accounting processes.
• Analyze and recommend improvements or revisions to internal accounting processes and procedures.
• Establish, oversee, and maintain internal financial controls.
• Maintain cross-training on all accounting processes and procedures to be able to back up the other accountants including but not limited to receiving, depositing, reconciling, and tracking revenues; assisting with and tracking of year end close process for Cash Management Section; processing Expenditure Refunds; determining the correct coding for collections/reimbursements and processing federal funds draw down requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain accounting operations, including assisting in other areas of the Cash Management unit and the Accounting Division.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees