Texas Legislative Council · 1 week ago
Senior Accountant (Accountant IV – V)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$6,250/mo - $6,250/moThe Texas Legislative Council is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide direction and guidance in the accounting and purchasing department's operations. The role involves preparing financial reports, monitoring budgets, and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
Legislative Office
No H1B
Responsibilities
Reconciles internal financial records to Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)
Prepares and coordinates with division deputy director/chief financial officer to prepare the annual financial report (AFR), yearly operational budgets, legislative appropriation request (LAR), base reconciliations, and other financial reports as required by state reporting requirements
Prepares and processes invoices for accounts receivable
Monitors the agency budget
Inputs applicable transactions in state property accounting system (SPA)
Reconciles agency’s inventory system to State Property Accounting System (SPA); researches discrepancies
Prepares all fixed asset related reports
Works closely with agency’s asset tracking team in resolving inventory Issues
Maintains necessary records and files for efficient operations and prepares reports as required
Reviews council employee travel and tuition reimbursements
Reviews purchase vouchers and interagency transactions in agency’s accounting system
Reviews weekly cash deposits in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and agency’s accounting system
Prepares and processes all Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) adjustments with journal vouchers and expenditure transfers as required
Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with statute and professionally accepted accounting standards
Identifies and implements proper financial controls to ensure the integrity of financial information and processing of financial transactions
Ensures the use of modernized efficient accounting systems; analyzes processing systems and functions, recommending changes as appropriate
Reviews purchase requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the council’s operational budget
Reviews budgets for accuracy and recommends adjustments as needed
Prepares analyses, reports, and forecasts
Develops and implements methods of control of cash disbursements, receipts, and deposits
Prepares periodic financial statements and reconciliation of budgeted to actual amounts to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in accounting and financial operations
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
Experience and education may be substituted for one another
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge and experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)
Knowledge and experience with State Property Accounting System (SPA) and rules and regulations that apply
Knowledge of finance administration, budget control, cost monitoring, and fiscal accounting
Knowledge of the agency's financial program
Knowledge of governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures, and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations
Skill in interpersonal communication, both oral and written
Skill in time management
Skill in office organization
Skill in attention to detail and in providing accurate information
Skill in operation of standard office equipment
Skill in use of software applications relevant to assignment
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to difficult or complex transactions; to work accurately with numerical detail; and to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data
Ability to research reconciliation discrepancies and report findings
Ability to analyze financial management information, determine appropriate use of funds, and perform statistical analyses
Ability to interact with legislative members and staff and with management of other governmental and private sector entities
Ability to instruct others
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadline pressures
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and material
Ability to work overtime, flexible hours, and occasional on-call duty as needed
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and independently
Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with division and agency policy
Ability to exercise tact and courtesy
Preferred
Experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and State Property Accounting System (SPA) preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred
Benefits
Generous benefit package is also available.
Company
Texas Legislative Council
The mission of the Texas Legislative Council is to provide professional, nonpartisan service and support to the Texas Legislature and legislative agencies.
Founded in 1949
201-500 employees
Funding
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