Texas
Overview
The Texas General Land Office is seeking an Accountant V within the Financial Management Department of the agency. The Accountant V performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work, including preparing and/or overseeing financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Our Mission
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. What Your Contributions to the GLO Will Be
Performs administrative activities related to agency business travel including researching travel options, making airline and rental car reservations, unitizing the Online Booking Portals, and effectively communicating with staff/travelers to ensure compliance with agency travel policies and procedures, statutes, and state laws. Analyzes and recommends improvements to travel and accounting procedures. Stores and maintains travel related documents. Prepares back-up documents for payments. Audits, classifies, and codes financial documents and enters financial transactions into CAPPS accordingly to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes. Reconciles assigned accounts, statements, and/or appropriation balances, researches discrepancies and reports findings. Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college/university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a related field. Full-time Accounting or closely related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Two or more years of travel experience Two or more years using an automated accounting system Two or more years of Microsoft Excel experience Preferred Qualifications
Four or more years of working in State of Texas Travel. Two years of Microsoft Excel experience. Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required. Compensation and Benefits
Free Parking Defined Retirement Benefit Plan, Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts Medical Insurance - The State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premiums and 25% for eligible dependents Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance. Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year; annual leave increases with length of service. Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and ourEAP provider. Veterans
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: Accounting, Auditing and Finance. How to Apply
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section. You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security-sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
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The Texas General Land Office is seeking an Accountant V within the Financial Management Department of the agency. The Accountant V performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work, including preparing and/or overseeing financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Our Mission
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. What Your Contributions to the GLO Will Be
Performs administrative activities related to agency business travel including researching travel options, making airline and rental car reservations, unitizing the Online Booking Portals, and effectively communicating with staff/travelers to ensure compliance with agency travel policies and procedures, statutes, and state laws. Analyzes and recommends improvements to travel and accounting procedures. Stores and maintains travel related documents. Prepares back-up documents for payments. Audits, classifies, and codes financial documents and enters financial transactions into CAPPS accordingly to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes. Reconciles assigned accounts, statements, and/or appropriation balances, researches discrepancies and reports findings. Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college/university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a related field. Full-time Accounting or closely related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Two or more years of travel experience Two or more years using an automated accounting system Two or more years of Microsoft Excel experience Preferred Qualifications
Four or more years of working in State of Texas Travel. Two years of Microsoft Excel experience. Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required. Compensation and Benefits
Free Parking Defined Retirement Benefit Plan, Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts Medical Insurance - The State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premiums and 25% for eligible dependents Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance. Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year; annual leave increases with length of service. Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and ourEAP provider. Veterans
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: Accounting, Auditing and Finance. How to Apply
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section. You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security-sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
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