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Texas Workforce Commission .
Who We Are Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We’re a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work‑life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 101 E 15th St, Austin, Texas, in the Accounting/Financial Reporting department.
What You Will Do The Accountant V‑VI performs highly complex to advanced or supervisory (senior‑level) accounting work. The role works under limited to minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Perform monthly cash, revenue and expenditure reconciliations between PeopleSoft (WRAPS) and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS); coordinate corrections to completion.
Perform monthly reconciliations of Retiree Insurance and Service Purchases between WRAPS, USAS and the Employee Retirement System (ERS); coordinate adjustments to completion.
Prepare and review routine to advanced journal transactions in PeopleSoft (CAPPS) and USAS.
Prepare moderately complex to advanced cost allocations across multiple federal and state funding sources.
Assist in maintaining the internal accounting system including funding sources, combo edits and other system parameters.
Assist others in the agency on routine to advanced inquiries involving transaction errors, reconciliations, configuration and other financial aspects.
Develop and maintain procedures and detailed desk manuals for various Accounting Services functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
For Accountant V: Three years of full‑time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
For Accountant VI: Three years and six months of full‑time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas satisfies education and experience requirements for both levels.
Benefits
A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
Competitive starting salary: $4,801.00‑$8,304.00 per month.
Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
Medical insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and family care leave.
Additional benefits for active employees are available at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Veterans Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Translate your military work experience and training courses to civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets via www.texasskillstowork.com. Compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office via the MOS Crosswalk PDF.
How to Apply To be considered, complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).
Applications from individuals requiring sponsorship for an employment visa, including those on student or postgraduate visas, are not considered.
All hired persons will verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Government Administration
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Accountant (Autin)
role at
Texas Workforce Commission .
Who We Are Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We’re a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work‑life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 101 E 15th St, Austin, Texas, in the Accounting/Financial Reporting department.
What You Will Do The Accountant V‑VI performs highly complex to advanced or supervisory (senior‑level) accounting work. The role works under limited to minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Perform monthly cash, revenue and expenditure reconciliations between PeopleSoft (WRAPS) and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS); coordinate corrections to completion.
Perform monthly reconciliations of Retiree Insurance and Service Purchases between WRAPS, USAS and the Employee Retirement System (ERS); coordinate adjustments to completion.
Prepare and review routine to advanced journal transactions in PeopleSoft (CAPPS) and USAS.
Prepare moderately complex to advanced cost allocations across multiple federal and state funding sources.
Assist in maintaining the internal accounting system including funding sources, combo edits and other system parameters.
Assist others in the agency on routine to advanced inquiries involving transaction errors, reconciliations, configuration and other financial aspects.
Develop and maintain procedures and detailed desk manuals for various Accounting Services functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
For Accountant V: Three years of full‑time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
For Accountant VI: Three years and six months of full‑time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas satisfies education and experience requirements for both levels.
Benefits
A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
Competitive starting salary: $4,801.00‑$8,304.00 per month.
Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
Medical insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and family care leave.
Additional benefits for active employees are available at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Veterans Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Translate your military work experience and training courses to civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets via www.texasskillstowork.com. Compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office via the MOS Crosswalk PDF.
How to Apply To be considered, complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).
Applications from individuals requiring sponsorship for an employment visa, including those on student or postgraduate visas, are not considered.
All hired persons will verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Government Administration
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