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Texas Health and Human Services · 5 days ago

Cash Management Team Lead Accountant VI

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$6,900/mo - $7,245/mo

5+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. They are seeking a Cash Management Team Lead Accountant VI to oversee the daily operations of the Federal Draws Cash Management team, perform complex accounting tasks, and provide technical guidance on agency cash management issues.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned

Assist the Cash Management Manager in planning, assigning and participating in the activities of the accounting staff in the Cash Management Federal Draws team

General Ledger Accounting including final review and approval of journal entries into USAS and CAPPS and analyzing and implementing financial requirements of Comptroller fiscal policies and procedures

Review weekly reconciliation of grant funding completed by accountants to ensure the integrity of cash management data in CAPPS and USAS

Serve as a liaison and provide technical guidance and expertise to internal and external entities on agency cash management related issues

Analyze processes and internal controls and recommend and implement changes as necessary

Provide oversight and participate in special projects as required or requested and other duties as assigned. These tasks may require coordination with staff within the agency, other state or federal agencies, or outside entities

Qualification

CAPPS FinancialsUSASAccounting principlesFinancial reportingReconciliationJudgmentLeadershipEffective communicationInitiativeRelationship buildingOrganizational skills

Required

Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial operations

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel and Automated Accounting Systems

Experience in reconciliation between multiple reports and workflow

Knowledge of State of Texas accounting systems and related financial policies and procedures

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to state and federal reporting requirements

Knowledge of the state appropriation process and how it affects the financial and accounting operation of an agency

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting

Skill in CAPPS Financials, USAS

Skill in working under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgment

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to lead the allocation of state and federal funds to agency programs and develop effective plans for verifying and reconciling federal funds used in financial operations

Ability to establish goals and objectives; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and to plan, assign, and oversee the work of others

Ability to organize workload, set priorities, manages several tasks at one time and meets deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing