Texas Health and Human Services · 2 days ago
Accountant VI - Team Lead
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. They are seeking an Accountant VI - Team Lead who will perform advanced accounting work, oversee the Accounts Payable team, and ensure accuracy in agency expenditures and documentation.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Audits and approves agency expenditures, according to agency polices, various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation is attached. Provides technical assistance to staff in processing accounting transactions. (30%)
Communicates on a complex level with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints. Represents department in internal and external workgroups and meetings. (30%)
Prepares various reconciliations between internal accounting system and USAS, as well as other accounting reconciliation projects. Run queries to extract accounting information from internal accounting system. Research, document, and or manage specials projects. (30%)
Prepares and updates accounting policies and procedures. Collaborating with various teams to verify procedures are current and accurate. Provides training or communication to staff on policy and procedures updates. (10%)
Qualification
Required
Six or more years of experience in accounting and financial operations
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or business/finance related field
Two or more years HHSAS, CAPPS or PeopleSoft Experience
Knowledge of fiscal programs; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations
Knowledge of accounts payable policies and procedures
Knowledge of and the ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including HHSAS/CAPPS 9.2 (PeopleSoft Financials), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and/or Texas Identification Number System (TINS)
Skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and associated software applications including Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and/or Outlook
Skill in working under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgment
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the agency
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritizes work, and meeting deadlines
Demonstrates skill in managing teams
Ability to train others
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or business/finance related field preferred
USAS Experience Preferred
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A 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.
10001+ employees
Funding
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