Trial Balance Reconciliation Accountant V

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trial Balance Reconciliation Accountant V is selected by and reports to the Position Management and Reconciliation Manager IV. The position performs highly complex accounting activities involving the daily operations of the Trial Balance team within the Position Management unit. This includes monitoring/reconciling accounting information from CAPPS Fin and external sources, reporting findings, recommending corrective actions and adjusting entries. Acts as liaison, providing financial guidance and expertise to internal and external entities on agency general ledger accounting related issues. Develops, implements and monitors internal controls to ensure the integrity of the financial data in the accounting system. This position completes or works on special projects, and performs other duties as assigned. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of the state appropriation process and how it affects the financial and accounting operation of an agency.
• Knowledge of financial reporting processes.
• Skill in use of a networked computer and a variety of 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 recognizing and solving work problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage several ongoing projects at the same time, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use complex automated accounting systems, which include CAPPS FIN/HHSAS/PeopleSoft Financials and USAS.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Each year of college may substitute for one year of work experience on a year-for-year basis up to four years.
• Excellent written communication as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on this state application.
• Experience with automated accounting systems.
• Experience reconciling between systems or accounts.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience in State Government is preferred.
• HHSAS, CAPPS or PeopleSoft experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles payroll accounts and appropriation balances to ensure that payment errors are avoided and prepares the financial analysis of reconciliations between agency's book and source documents. Researches and analyzes reconciliation discrepancies and recommends corrective actions.
• Classifies, codes, enters, posts or balances journals in CAPPS and USAS for any discrepancies identified to ensure the integrity of the system processing and accounting files.
• Serves as liaison or contact person with agency staff, contract staff, state auditors, and federal representatives in areas of cash management.
• Ensures the integrity of financial data in CAPPS, analyzes processes, internal controls, and recommends and implements changes as necessary.
• Participate in special projects as required or requested and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees