Accounting Technician I - Rehabilitation and Reentry - Rehabilitation and Reentry Division - Huntsville (041683)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Performs routine technical accounting support work. Work involves performing detailed assignments in recording, classifying, examining, and verifying financial records, documents, and reports. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Six months full-time, wage-earning accounting, accounting clerical, purchasing, financial operations, or bookkeeping experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of automated financial information systems.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Computer operations experience preferred.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred.
• Knowledge of state purchasing rules, regulations, and procedures to include the LONESTARS accounting system preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to research inquiries and resolve discrepancies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines, verifies, and assists with approving purchase orders, travel vouchers, invoices, requisitions, and other accounting documents and records in accordance with established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; assists in reconciling discrepancies and reports findings; and confers with vendors to resolve problems.
• Prepares and verifies accounting data for planning estimates and budget reports; performs data entry into the agency purchasing system; and assists with the preparation of financial statements and operating reports.
• Collects and compiles credit card purchases and vehicle maintenance records; assists in coordinating repairs to vehicles; and assists with auditing reports, purchase orders, and related records.
• Assists in maintaining accounting files and reports to include a credit card log of authorized users; assists with tracking invoices to ensure payments are made; and assists with inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Provides technical assistance to staff in clarifying operation problems and procedures.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

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