Texas Health and Human Services · 15 hours ago
Accountant V
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,000/mo - $6,300/mo
4+ years expTexas Health and Human Services is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of Texans. They are seeking a Senior Accountant V to perform highly complex accounting work, ensuring data integrity and compliance with federal and state regulations while managing cost allocations and financial reporting.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Knowledge of terms and conditions of Federal Grant Awards when applied to Reallocation of Cost Allocations (CA) and Chartfield Setups. Responsible for calculating complex CA factors and ensure accuracy in relation to the Fund Source Template. Maintain various Chartfield updates/setups (i.e. Trees, Speed Charts, and Combo Edits) according to the agency’s General Ledger (35%)
Analyze and implement requirements of the Cost Allocation Plan (PACAP). Reconciliation of CAPPS to USAS. Complete reallocation process for Cost Allocation Factors in CAPPS. (35%)
Maintains internal controls and process journal entries to include ETV and Method of Finance entries. (15%)
Participates in the preparation of complex state reporting to include the AFR and Commitment Accounting. Ensures all tasks are performed in accordance with Federal/State requirements and guidelines. Works with GL Manager on audit requests. (10%)
Analyzes and recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures. Acts as liaison with HHSC Technical Staff on CAPPS Financial upgrades, issues, and system testing. May participate in special projects as required and other duties as assigned. (5%)
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred. Education and experience may be substituted for one another
Four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial operations
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to reporting requirements
Skill in reconciling accounting records and reports
Skill in developing teams and promoting effective teamwork
Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot Table, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, and advanced formulas
Ability to manage several ongoing projects at the same time, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
Ability to use complex automated accounting systems that include CAPPS, USAS, and CAPPS HCM
Knowledge of fiscal programs, governmental accounting, laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations
Skill in use of office equipment, computers, and associated software applications
Ability to plan procedures and coordinate accounting operations, train others if required, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Skilled in working under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgement
Preferred
Experience working with client database systems preferred
Proven general ledger, excel, and/or reconciliation experience through work history
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Dr. Napoleon Broughton
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