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Texas Health and Human Services · 1 day ago

Accountant III - Reconciliation

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$4,500/mo - $4,725/mo

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Accountant III - Reconciliation role involves performing moderately complex accounting work, including processing financial paperwork and reconciling receipt records with claims.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Process prepared paperwork for fund moves, withdrawals, returned items, and other financial actions as needed

Prepare paperwork for Attorney General’s (AG) Office payments

Prepare paperwork for Treasury Offset Program (TOP) payments

Prepare paperwork for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments

Prepare paperwork for suspense account fund moves

Backup the Detail Processing Team tasks as needed

Research and reconcile receipt records with claims using the Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS) subsidiary ledger, TIERS, and USAS to determine if a client has been overpaid or been over recouped for benefits they received but were not eligible to receive. (20%)

Initiate client and provider refunds for over payments and/or over recoupment if it can be determined that the client or provider are due a refund and the amount of refund they are due. Initiate benefit restoration of SNAP or TANF for clients that have had benefits suspended and are believed to currently qualify for benefits. (25%)

Process reversals when needed for over payments and/or over recoupment to the Treasury Offset Program and SNAP clients. Initiate reversals for returned items received from the Texas Comptroller's office. (25%)

Research and complete assigned work logs, fund moves, returned items, withdrawals, and other assigned tasks through an automated accounting system. (25%)

Backup the HHSC AR Mailroom, Detail Processing Team, and assists in the completion of special projects as and when assigned. (5%)

Qualification

Accounting experienceAutomated accounting systemMS Office SuiteReconciliation knowledgeProblem identificationEffective communicationTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Experience in accounting, finance, cash handling, or related fields

State or Government accounting preferred

Experience using an automated accounting system or customer database system

Experienced user of MS office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Excellent written communications as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on the State job application

Graduated from High School or equivalent

Knowledge of policies and procedures for handling funds including reconciliation

Skill in the use of personal computers, auxiliary equipment, and various software applications

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the agency

Skill in problem identification and resolution

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines

Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively