Texas Military Department · 3 hours ago
TMD - Accountant III (Accounts Payable and Travel Lead)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,800/mo - $5,300/mo
3+ years expThe Texas Military Department (TMD) is seeking an Accountant III to perform moderately complex accounting work for the Financial Department. The role involves maintaining and balancing financial statements, preparing reports, and providing technical assistance to accounting staff.
Military
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance to accounting staff on processing transactions and other activities
Audits and monitors error reports using Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and CAPPS and initiates corrective actions
Researches and resolves past due amounts, fees, fines and/or taxes
Prepares periodic analyses of program fund balances and expenditures and prepares technical reports on program estimates, expenditure data and budget items
Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes
Classifies, codes, posts and balances financial and accounting documents and records for federally funded programs of the Master Cooperative Agreement as well as state funded programs
Reviews agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense, and revenue collection records of federally funded programs and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly
Maintains adequate records of federal program expenditures, funds, appropriations and expenses, and revenue collected and deposited
Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and/or budget balances for agency programs
Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, credit card statements, or appropriation balances and report findings
Assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures
Computes, analyzes, prepares, and processes purchase or travel vouchers and encumbrances, utilizing the accounts payable system and maintains related documentation
Processes complex payments and ensures monthly reconciliation
Prepares, processes, and validates journal vouchers, accounting documents and transactions, and initiates corrective action where necessary
Verifies, audits, and performs reconciliation of payment vouchers between reports, vouchers, and warrants or direct deposits
Tracks invoices to ensure payments are made in a timely manner
Recommends improvements, adaptations or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures
Mentor, train and assist with Accountant II team members
Assist with keeping Accountant II and Accountant III processes current and providing back up to Accountants II as needed
May provide guidance to others
Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies & procedures handbook
May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters, and other missions, to include holidays and weekends
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required
Three years' experience in accounting and financial operations is required
Experience using Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and Access is required
A valid driver's license is required
The ability to obtain a Texas Driver's License will be required within the first 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident
A satisfactory driving record is required for operating state or personal vehicles to conduct agency business
Selected candidate must be able to obtain a CAC and/or pass a federal security background investigation
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must provide proof of registration or exemption with the Selective Service
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business, accounting, finance, or related field preferred
Experience in managing federal and/or other funding agreements is preferred
Experience in State or local government accounting is preferred
Experience using USAS (Uniform Statewide Accounting System) and TINS (Texas Identification Number System) is preferred
Experience using CAPPS is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
Robust free training access through Texas Military Department’s Web-Based Learning Program
Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs
Company
Texas Military Department
Texas Military Department is an executive branch agency of the Texas government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Winnek
Executive Officer, 71st Theater Information Ops Group & Deputy CIO/J6, Texas Military Department
Jeremy Sereno
Joint Communications Officer CIO/J6, Texas Military Department
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