Texas Workforce Commission
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Who We Are The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking to fill an Accountant III position in the Contract Payables Department which is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
What You Will Do The Accountant III performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
General Duties
Reviews and audits contract expenditure payment requests and related documents for accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.
Classifies, codes, and posts payment and related documents to financial systems.
Researches and assists in resolving discrepancies with vendor and expenditure draw downs.
Prepares periodic analyses of expenditures and prepares technical financial reports.
Assists in making recommendations for improvements or revisions to procedures.
Maintain adequate records of expenditures, contract balances, and refunds collected and deposited.
Maintain systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
You Are a Great Fit With
Experience in accounting, auditing, business, or financial operations.
Knowledge or experience with state government accounting.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, but four years of related business experience may be substituted.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and/or Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting system (CDER) is preferred.
Skills in using business software (spreadsheets, word processing packages, and databases) and statistical analysis.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Skills in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to interpret laws and regulations; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of fiscal programs; governmental accounting; budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas satisfies the minimum qualifications.
You Gain
A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
Competitive salary: $4,100.00/month
Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
Medical Insurance
Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
Additional benefits for active employees can be found at
https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits .
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:
http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf .
How To Apply To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at
www.workintexas.com
or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. 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.
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Who We Are The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking to fill an Accountant III position in the Contract Payables Department which is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
What You Will Do The Accountant III performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
General Duties
Reviews and audits contract expenditure payment requests and related documents for accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.
Classifies, codes, and posts payment and related documents to financial systems.
Researches and assists in resolving discrepancies with vendor and expenditure draw downs.
Prepares periodic analyses of expenditures and prepares technical financial reports.
Assists in making recommendations for improvements or revisions to procedures.
Maintain adequate records of expenditures, contract balances, and refunds collected and deposited.
Maintain systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
You Are a Great Fit With
Experience in accounting, auditing, business, or financial operations.
Knowledge or experience with state government accounting.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, but four years of related business experience may be substituted.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and/or Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting system (CDER) is preferred.
Skills in using business software (spreadsheets, word processing packages, and databases) and statistical analysis.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Skills in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to interpret laws and regulations; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of fiscal programs; governmental accounting; budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas satisfies the minimum qualifications.
You Gain
A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
Competitive salary: $4,100.00/month
Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
Medical Insurance
Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
Additional benefits for active employees can be found at
https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits .
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:
http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf .
How To Apply To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at
www.workintexas.com
or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. 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.
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