Texas
Job Posting: #00053282
Opened: 10/3/2025
Closes: 10/17/2025
Position Title: Accountant II-III (Accounts Receivable Specialist)
Class/Group: 1014-1016 / B16-B18
Military Occupation Specialty Code: Army: 89A; Coast Guard: FIN10, Marine Corps: 3451
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Number of Vacancies: 1
Division/Section: Chief Financial Office/General Ledger/Accounts Receivable
Salary Range: $3,500.00 - $5,000.00/monthly
Duration: Regular
Hours Worked Weekly: 40
Travel: Limited
Work Location: 300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701
Position Description
We are a technology agency powered by people. DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents. DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. Position Summary
DIR delivers a range of services to its customers through Cooperative Contracts, Shared Technology Services, Texas.gov and Communications Technology Services. Administrative fees are charged to recover costs associated with managing these programs. The individual in this role will perform routine to moderately complex (journey-level) Accounts Receivables work that includes receiving and posting payments timely. The position requires a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and problem resolution. Responsibilities
Receives cash and checks, prepares deposit slips, and maintains cash control records. Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records received via Automated Clearing House transfers, Interagency Transaction Vouchers, and Lockbox. Reconcile total cash and checks to summary listing and system reports. Prepares general journal entries and processes payment, cash, travel, and related vouchers. Audits accounting documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes. Maintains adequate records of revenue collected and deposited. Assists with accounting record archiving. Identify funds in the suspense account and reallocate funds to the correct account. Enters manual bills according to established procedures. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Education
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or related field. Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required). Experience and Training Required
Three (3) years of accounting experience Two (2) years of experience in Accounts Receivable Two (2) years of experience in a Microsoft Office environment Experience and Training Preferred
Experience working in an accounting environment in a state of Texas agency. Experience using the Comptroller of Public Accounts’ (CPA’s) Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System Financials (CAPPS Financials) and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures Knowledge of standard office principles, practices, and procedures Knowledge of automated AR systems Ability to make accurate mathematical computations and tabulations Ability to effectively use 10-key numeric keyboard by touch Ability to understand and follow brief oral and/or written instructions Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner. Computer Skills
Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred). Other Requirements
Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace. Criminal background check. Working Conditions
Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking. Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing. How To Apply
Select the link below to search for this position: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Enter the job posting number 00053282 in the keyword search. You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply. Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps. Once ready, select “Submit” on the “Review and Submit” page. Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section of the application. Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-475-4922 to request reasonable accommodation.
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We are a technology agency powered by people. DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents. DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. Position Summary
DIR delivers a range of services to its customers through Cooperative Contracts, Shared Technology Services, Texas.gov and Communications Technology Services. Administrative fees are charged to recover costs associated with managing these programs. The individual in this role will perform routine to moderately complex (journey-level) Accounts Receivables work that includes receiving and posting payments timely. The position requires a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and problem resolution. Responsibilities
Receives cash and checks, prepares deposit slips, and maintains cash control records. Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records received via Automated Clearing House transfers, Interagency Transaction Vouchers, and Lockbox. Reconcile total cash and checks to summary listing and system reports. Prepares general journal entries and processes payment, cash, travel, and related vouchers. Audits accounting documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes. Maintains adequate records of revenue collected and deposited. Assists with accounting record archiving. Identify funds in the suspense account and reallocate funds to the correct account. Enters manual bills according to established procedures. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Education
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or related field. Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required). Experience and Training Required
Three (3) years of accounting experience Two (2) years of experience in Accounts Receivable Two (2) years of experience in a Microsoft Office environment Experience and Training Preferred
Experience working in an accounting environment in a state of Texas agency. Experience using the Comptroller of Public Accounts’ (CPA’s) Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System Financials (CAPPS Financials) and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures Knowledge of standard office principles, practices, and procedures Knowledge of automated AR systems Ability to make accurate mathematical computations and tabulations Ability to effectively use 10-key numeric keyboard by touch Ability to understand and follow brief oral and/or written instructions Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner. Computer Skills
Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred). Other Requirements
Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace. Criminal background check. Working Conditions
Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking. Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing. How To Apply
Select the link below to search for this position: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en Enter the job posting number 00053282 in the keyword search. You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply. Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps. Once ready, select “Submit” on the “Review and Submit” page. Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section of the application. Equal Opportunity Employer
The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-475-4922 to request reasonable accommodation.
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