Texas Health and Human Services · 1 day ago
Financial Services Officer
Texas Health and Human Services is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Financial Services Officer assists in the development of regional operating budgets and manages budget expenditures to ensure effective use of funds.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Assists in the management of regional fiscal functions of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the supply ordering system. Audits purchase vouchers before the approval process is completed, to ensure that purchasing vouchers have appropriate account codes, department ID, invoice number, service date, and amount; and that HHSC payment policies and procedures are followed. Upon request, serves as the Financial Services liaison with other agencies, and regional staff. (40%)
Develops and maintains reports to assist in the management of regional operating budgets. Runs routine and ad hoc queries, as requested, using CAPPS Financials. Resolves budget issues through professional productive oral and written communication and interfacing with Central Office and regional staff. Monitors budget expenditures accurately to optimize utilization of available funds without over-expenditures. Communicates and provides follow up, as needed, with PCS, to ensure purchase order numbers are assigned. (20%)
Serves as the region's super-user in the requisition purchasing process for ordering supplies and services. Assist in the management of the cost pool supply ordering system, to include review of the approved cost pool office supply list and update based on information in the TXSmartBuy purchasing system. (20%)
Provides technical support and assistance to program, Central Office, and management, on the use of funds, funds availability and budget procedures. Provides assistance to vendors, staff and management regarding Accounts Payable. (15%)
Ensures payment records are organized and maintained for audit purposes, including appropriate documentation for accounts receivable. (5%)
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED is required
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of financial automated systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to communicate effectively in writing as demonstrated in the application
Experience in gathering data and producing statistical reports
Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and management concepts, principles, practices, and procurement policies and procedures
Knowledge of agency payment policies and procedures
Knowledge of automated accounting systems, such as CAPPS financials, USAS
Skill in the use standard agency computer hardware and software such as Microsoft Office Suite
Skills in working accurately with numerical data
Skills in using a calculator, personal computer, and related office equipment
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
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.
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