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Texas Health and Human Services

Accountant V

Texas Health and Human Services, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Job Title

Accountant V – Accounts Receivable (AR) Team Lead

Agency

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Location

4601 W GUADALUPE ST, Austin, TX 78712

Posting Number

9839

Salary

$6,000.00 - $6,300.00 monthly

Shift

Day – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Description

Lead the Accounts Receivable hotline team for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Medicaid overpayment hotline. Manage workflow, verify accuracy, provide training, and serve as primary contact for overpayment claim issues.

Essential Job Functions

Maintain, revise, and publish agency policies and procedures for the AR Customer Service area. Assist the manager in planning, directing, and coordinating daily operations for the hotline and research division. Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to help staff reach goals. Assist in reviewing applications for potential new hires and participate in the interview process. Assign staff workflow and verify checks and balances to avoid audit findings. Serve as primary AR contact for client and provider overpayment claims with legal and program divisions. Manage the ARTS Project mailbox for changes and corrections to overpayment claims. Conduct special projects and support AR management as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of agency organizational structure, fiscal programs, and financial operations regulations. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and automated accounting systems. Skill in using Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, Access, and PeopleSoft. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Effective verbal and written communication with clients, providers, and agency staff. Plan, manage accounting and project workflows, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.

Initial Screening Criteria

Five years of progressively responsible experience in customer service, accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting. Experience identifying and developing process improvements. Experience with automated accounting or customer database systems. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university, majoring in accounting, finance, or related field (preferred). Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Additional Information

Work in a team environment to meet deadlines in a changing environment. Professionalism, respect, and calmness in stressful situations. Shift: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, weekdays, in office.

Disability Accommodation

HHSC will provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 if you need assistance.

EEO Statement

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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