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Texas Health and Human Services · 1 day ago

Accountant IV

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$5,000/mo - $6,000/mo

2+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Accountant IV role involves supporting Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing guidance to staff while processing complex accounts payable vouchers and other accounting functions.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review and approve requisitions on the chartfield level for state office HHSC

Research and identify system and/or requisition processing issues and make necessary corrections within the state accounting system to ensure timely and accurate payment processing

Processes complex accounts payable vouchers into the HHSC accounting system (CAPPS 9.2). Vouchers can include but is not limited to ETVs, warrant cancellations, direct deposit reversals, USAS direct entry payments and other complex encumbered/unencumbered payment vouchers

Ensures that there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher this position submits for approval

Answers questions, research problems, and follows up as necessary

Audits Trial Balance Reconciliation transactions for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes

Process complex research and analysis for the reconciliation of the Centralized Accounting and Payroll / Personnel System (CAPPS) and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) accounting system

Provides recommendations for procedure updates and information related to the agency's current business process procedures (Preforms as backup)

The position performs in-depth analysis of vendor financial information and invoices

The position successfully logs and assigns invoices in a timely manner to avoid prompt payment interest

Coordinates financial activities with managers, staff within the agency, and private entities to provide requested information within established timeframes

Participates in special projects as required or requested and performs other duties as assigned

These tasks may require coordination with staff within the agency, other state and federal agencies, or outside entities

Completes projects successfully within the parameters established and performs other duties as assigned and as required to maintain effective and efficient departmental, division, agency and enterprise operations within established timeframes

Provide backup coverage for others in the unit and team members using a rotational task schedule

Performs related work as assigned

Qualification

PeopleSoft/HHSAS 8.8CAPPS Financials 9.2USAS/TINSState accounting policiesState financial operationsAutomated government accountingMicrosoft Office SuiteData analysisCustomer serviceTraining skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Two years of full-time State or Governmental accounting experience OR one year of full-time State or Governmental accounting experience with at least 30 college credit hours towards a Business Management or Finance/Accounting degree

Excellent written communication skills as observed in the state application

Two years of experience with automated government accounting systems

Experience in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, outlook)

Knowledge of State accounting policies and procedures

Knowledge of State financial operations

Current working knowledge of PeopleSoft/HHSAS 8.8 or CAPPS Financials 9.2

Current working knowledge of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts System USAS/ TINS

Ability to analyze data and information and effectively utilize the results

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, working with diverse groups and individuals and maintain effective working relationships

Skilled in the use of databases and Microsoft Office software applications

Skill in analyzing work-related challenges, making independent judgments, and providing creative solutions

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying policies and procedures

Ability to plan and manage multiple projects

Ability to learn and quickly master complex concepts, directions, and requirements, and apply these abilities to critical business applications

Knowledge of customer service, help desk processes

Skill in writing procedures, instructions and business processes and providing training/instruction to others

Ability to apply a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence to all assignments