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Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)

TWDB 2637 General Ledger Accountant Accountant V

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Job Description Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First‑time applicants need to create an account at

https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login

and apply at

https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs . For more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions, visit our job opportunities page at

https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS . To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Mission Texas Water Development Board’s Mission — Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

Benefits TWDB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives for a healthy work/life balance. For more information about these benefits, visit

http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp .

EEO Statement The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

Position Overview Performs highly complex (senior‑level) accounting work in the Financial Reporting Department of the Accounting Division. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports; reviewing and conducting quality control of accounting transactions; maintaining agency appropriations; processing complex general ledger entries; preparing reconciliations; and preparing major portions of the annual financial report. May train others and work under limited supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Reviews agency accounting transactions including payable vouchers, travel vouchers, loan closing transactions, revenue deposits and federal draws.

Reviews accounting batches for posting and monitors batch processing for errors.

Prepares and enters appropriation entries in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and external accounting systems, such as the Comptroller’s Centralized Accounting and Personnel System (CAPPS).

Reconciles appropriations with internal agency budgets.

Transfers unexpended cash balances forward from year-to-year, as allowed.

Prepares monthly reconciliations of activity and balances in internal and external financial systems.

Assists with preparation and review of the Annual Financial Report and the Annual Report of Other Required Information.

Assists in other areas of the Accounting Division as needed.

Monitors appropriations to ensure funding is available for approved transactions.

Processes USAS appropriation budget documents to ensure payments process.

Reconciles Debt and Portfolio Management’s Cash and enters corrections as needed in CAPPS and USAS.

Reviews, approves, and posts deposit batches in CAPPS and/or USAS, and interfaces CAPPS data to USAS daily.

Prepares reports for Open Record Requests, as needed.

Prepares HUB expenditure reports for the Contracts and Procurement Services Departments.

Reviews, approves, and posts Budget Encumbrances in CAPPS.

Serves as backup for USAS DAFR reports, as needed.

Reconciles the travel advance account.

Coordinates coverage of functions related to individual job responsibilities prior to requesting time off.

Participates in independent job‑related research and demonstrates initiative when seeking solutions to issues.

Composes a centralized work manual for tasks and responsibilities.

Inputs accounting entries into CAPPS and/or USAS.

Maintains confidential and sensitive information.

Ensures individual and team files are appropriately maintained and disposed of according to the agency’s records retention procedures.

May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Seven years of relevant work experience in accounting and financial operations, or equivalent education and experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Previous State of Texas government accounting experience (preferred).

Knowledge of or experience with CAPPS accounting, USAS, or other fund accounting software (preferred).

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements (preferred).

Previous experience preparing and reviewing an annual financial report (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Reporting Department.

Knowledge of public administration principles and practices.

Knowledge of State of Texas financial reporting requirements.

Knowledge of USAS and USPS.

Knowledge of the General Appropriations Act.

Knowledge of fiscal policies, procedures & accounting policy statement deadlines.

Knowledge of State of Texas payment processing.

Knowledge of the State Travel Management Program (STMP) and Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS).

Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

Ability to maintain security and integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.

Ability to comply with agency in‑office requirements.

Ability to analyze financial data and apply accounting theory to complex transactions. \ to work accurately with numerical details in a high‑volume setting. Ability to work efficiently and independently in a dependable, organized, and productive manner.

Ability to adhere to work schedules and submit accurate timesheets.

Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify potential problems.

Ability to perform effectively under changing scope and work environments.

Ability to perform routine and non‑routine work assignments accurately and on time with little or no supervision.

Ability to improve work habits and output.

Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.

Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate assistance and clear communication to stakeholders.

Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Physical ability to retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.

Willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within Texas.

Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a compliant driver’s license and record.

Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including evenings and weekends.

Ability to train others.

Additional Information All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First‑time applicants must create an account at

https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login

and apply at

https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs . For more information, visit our job opportunities page at

https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS .

Location: Texas Water Development Board, Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Ave., Room 670, Austin, Texas 78701.

Human Resources accommodation requests: Please contact HR at (512) 475‑2142 or HWAT(AT)twdb.texas.gov.

Compensation $4,801 - $4,801

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