Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Comptroller - Matriculation Accountant III
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
We’re looking for a professional accountant to join our Matriculation team in the Educational Opportunities and Investments division to process benefit distributions to colleges and universities for participants in the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan, the state’s prepaid tuition plan, utilizing a proprietary recordkeeping system as well as the statewide accounting system (USAS). Your day-to-day activities will involve every aspect of processing payments to colleges and universities, and scholarship refunds; serving as point of contact for colleges and universities, and Plan participants on tuition billings and applying program rules; reviewing and validating college and university survey responses used to set annual program rates; and reconciling recordkeeping system receipts and disbursements. This position is part of a team, who are driven to provide excellent customer service, collaborative, adaptable, and dedicated to success of the Plan. You would be a great fit for this role if you are self-motivated, resourceful, can deliver accurate and timely results and work well with a team.
Work Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours. Weekly work schedule consists of 3 in-office days and 2 telework days. Occasional weekend and/or late-evening work may be required. Actual work hours may change based on business need.
Responsibilities
Processes payments to colleges and universities for Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan (TGTP) beneficiaries. Serves as point of contact for colleges and universities on tuition billings and applying program rules. Assists with reviewing and validating college and university survey responses used to set annual program rates. Serves as point of contact for purchasers and beneficiaries. Processes daily invoice and voucher reports. Processes university refunds and performs account research. Prepares and enters vouchers into Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). Reconciles recordkeeping system receipts and disbursements, maintains the college and tuition fee grid in recordkeeping system, and assists in testing software upgrades. Performs other work related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Three (3) years of work experience in accounting or financial operations. Three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Two (2) years of experience with State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and Taxpayer Identification Number System (TINS). Two (2) years of experience using accounting or other/record keeping software. Preferred Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Five (5) years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting for a state of Texas agency. Experience providing customer service. Substitutions:
One (1) additional year of full-time work experience in accounting or financial operations may substitute for thirty (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).
In this role you will
Processes payments to colleges and universities for TGTP beneficiaries. Serves as point of contact for colleges and universities on tuition billings and applying program rules. Assists with reviewing and validating college and university survey responses used to set annual program rates. Serves as point of contact for purchasers and beneficiaries. Processes daily invoice and voucher reports. Processes university refunds and performs account research. Prepares and enters vouchers into USAS. Reconciles recordkeeping system receipts and disbursements, maintains the college and tuition fee grid in recordkeeping system, and assists in testing software upgrades. Performs other work related duties as assigned.
Maximize Your Earnings
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering.
Additional Information
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Government Administration
#J-18808-Ljbffr
We’re looking for a professional accountant to join our Matriculation team in the Educational Opportunities and Investments division to process benefit distributions to colleges and universities for participants in the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan, the state’s prepaid tuition plan, utilizing a proprietary recordkeeping system as well as the statewide accounting system (USAS). Your day-to-day activities will involve every aspect of processing payments to colleges and universities, and scholarship refunds; serving as point of contact for colleges and universities, and Plan participants on tuition billings and applying program rules; reviewing and validating college and university survey responses used to set annual program rates; and reconciling recordkeeping system receipts and disbursements. This position is part of a team, who are driven to provide excellent customer service, collaborative, adaptable, and dedicated to success of the Plan. You would be a great fit for this role if you are self-motivated, resourceful, can deliver accurate and timely results and work well with a team.
Work Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours. Weekly work schedule consists of 3 in-office days and 2 telework days. Occasional weekend and/or late-evening work may be required. Actual work hours may change based on business need.
Responsibilities
Processes payments to colleges and universities for Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan (TGTP) beneficiaries. Serves as point of contact for colleges and universities on tuition billings and applying program rules. Assists with reviewing and validating college and university survey responses used to set annual program rates. Serves as point of contact for purchasers and beneficiaries. Processes daily invoice and voucher reports. Processes university refunds and performs account research. Prepares and enters vouchers into Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). Reconciles recordkeeping system receipts and disbursements, maintains the college and tuition fee grid in recordkeeping system, and assists in testing software upgrades. Performs other work related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Three (3) years of work experience in accounting or financial operations. Three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Two (2) years of experience with State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and Taxpayer Identification Number System (TINS). Two (2) years of experience using accounting or other/record keeping software. Preferred Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Five (5) years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting for a state of Texas agency. Experience providing customer service. Substitutions:
One (1) additional year of full-time work experience in accounting or financial operations may substitute for thirty (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).
In this role you will
Processes payments to colleges and universities for TGTP beneficiaries. Serves as point of contact for colleges and universities on tuition billings and applying program rules. Assists with reviewing and validating college and university survey responses used to set annual program rates. Serves as point of contact for purchasers and beneficiaries. Processes daily invoice and voucher reports. Processes university refunds and performs account research. Prepares and enters vouchers into USAS. Reconciles recordkeeping system receipts and disbursements, maintains the college and tuition fee grid in recordkeeping system, and assists in testing software upgrades. Performs other work related duties as assigned.
Maximize Your Earnings
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering.
Additional Information
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Government Administration
#J-18808-Ljbffr