Accountant III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Accountant III is selected by and reports to the HHSC Oversight Manager. This position is responsible for assisting Oversight with the reviewing of transactions and supporting documentation processed in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) by accounting staff in State Office, Regional Administrative Services (RAS), and Health and Specialty Care Services (HSCS). This position will ensure various voucher payments are accurate and have the appropriate supporting documentation to comply with governmental accounting principles and all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, standards, and ethical requirements. This position will perform other duties as assigned. This position works under moderate supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systems.
• Skills in the use of automated accounting systems, including Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), PeopleSoft Financials, Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS).
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) websites and Expenditure Account Codes.
• Skills in use of a personal computer, computer software, including Excel spreadsheet, database, e-mail, Adobe, and word processing applications.
• Skill in working in Microsoft web-based SharePoint.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the agency.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritizes work, and meet deadlines under general direction with moderate latitude and judgment.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time accounts payable experience in a financial environment OR one year of full-time accounts payable experience with at least 30 college credit hours towards a Business Management or Finance/Accounting degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight of various encumbered and unencumbered voucher payments, ensuring accuracy and that appropriate documentation is attached in Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
• Assist in providing support to staff in reviewing voucher payment transactions and supporting documentation.
• Run queries to extract accounting information from CAPPS and generate reports.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• a defined benefit pension plan
• generous time off benefits
• numerous opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED