[Hiring] Accountant III @Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Role Description

This position performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work, including maintaining, posting, and reconciling records of revenue and expenditure transactions. Responsibilities include:

• Submitting invoices for payment
• Monitoring financial statements and accounts to ensure compliance with federal and agency policies
• Completing required reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Occasional cross-training of other accounting staff on critical job functions
• Working under moderate supervision and completing assignments with strict deadlines

Qualifications

• Experience with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records
• Experience with efficient interpreting and applying policies, procedures, or business processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Access
• Graduation from high school or equivalent, or graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible full-time accounting, bookkeeping, financial operations, or banking experience
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and directly related work experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis

Requirements

• Thirty-semesters’ hours from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of nine hours of accounting may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience
• Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of twelve hours of accounting, may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
• Potential qualification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness