Texas Health and Human Services
Overview
Accounts Payable Accountant III in the HHSC Accounting department, located in Austin, TX. This role supports the agency's financial operations by preparing, auditing, and posting vouchers and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The position offers a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
Responsibilities
Prepares, audits, data enters, and posts various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers.
Ensures daily payment voucher posting schedules are met and appropriate documentation and authorization are provided (60%).
Audits and ensures accurate and timely preparation and entry of complex accounts payable vouchers into CAPPS Financial, including reconciliation of all vouchers, expenditure transfer vouchers, cancellation and refund vouchers (25%).
Works with vendors, programs, and agency staff to process accounts payable transactions, cancellations, corrections, and refunds, providing assistance and answering questions (15%).
Performs other duties as assigned and assists with technical guidance for accounts payable operations.
Qualifications
Knowledge of accounting principles and state financial accounting.
Experience with complex automated accounting systems such as CAPPS Financials (PeopleSoft Financials), USAS, and TINS.
Basic knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
Proficiency with personal computer and common software applications.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
Benefits Full-time, nonexempt, monthly pay: $4,500.00 – $4,857.33. Telework, up to 10% travel, hybrid schedule with at least 2 days in office.
Additional Details Closing Date: 01/06/2026.
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Responsibilities
Prepares, audits, data enters, and posts various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers.
Ensures daily payment voucher posting schedules are met and appropriate documentation and authorization are provided (60%).
Audits and ensures accurate and timely preparation and entry of complex accounts payable vouchers into CAPPS Financial, including reconciliation of all vouchers, expenditure transfer vouchers, cancellation and refund vouchers (25%).
Works with vendors, programs, and agency staff to process accounts payable transactions, cancellations, corrections, and refunds, providing assistance and answering questions (15%).
Performs other duties as assigned and assists with technical guidance for accounts payable operations.
Qualifications
Knowledge of accounting principles and state financial accounting.
Experience with complex automated accounting systems such as CAPPS Financials (PeopleSoft Financials), USAS, and TINS.
Basic knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
Proficiency with personal computer and common software applications.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
Benefits Full-time, nonexempt, monthly pay: $4,500.00 – $4,857.33. Telework, up to 10% travel, hybrid schedule with at least 2 days in office.
Additional Details Closing Date: 01/06/2026.
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