Employees Retirement System of Texas

Our mission is simply stated: ERS offers competitive benefits to enhance the lives of its members. Each team member across the agency contributes to our ongoing success. Seeking Financial Reporting Supervisor to perform highly advanced and managerial (senior-level) financial and accounting work in the Finance Division. Serves as the Supervisor of the Financial Reporting Team. Work involves preparing and overseeing the preparation of financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls; and preparing and assisting in preparation of the ERS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The ideal candidate will be adept at following detailed policies and procedures. Essential Functions includes, but is not limited to: * Supervises the work of the Financial Reporting Team functions: assigns and monitors work; sets performance standards; conducts employee evaluations, trains or coordinate employee development; and counsel staff regarding work rule violations. * Coordinates and oversees the reconciliation of accounts in the General Ledger, bank accounts, and appropriation balances to the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). * Coordinates and oversees the analysis of financial data and general ledger activities for funds administrated by ERS * Assists in monthly, quarterly, annual, and bi-annual reports in accordance with the guidelines and requirements published by the Comptroller of Public Accounts and oversight agencies including: * ERS Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) * Reports submitted to the Legislative Budget Board and Governors’ Office e.g.; Legislative Appropriations Request, Operating Budget, Base Reconciliation, * Fiscal Certifications * Other special internal and external projects and reports as required. * Develops and reviews policies and procedures for the Financial Reporting team in accordance with GAAP and good internal control practices. * Coordinates general ledger activities and responds to routine or ad-hoc requests for other ERS divisions, the State Comptroller, and external auditors. * Analyzes and prepares reports on the allocation and status of state and federal funds * Serves as a back-up for key functions of the team.   Required Minimum Qualifications: Your application for employment must reflect how you meet each of the following minimum qualifications: 1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or finance, including a minimum of 12 semester hour credit in accounting. (Experience in accounting, financial analysis, or other related experience, in excess of the required four years, may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis.) 2) Four (4) years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or other related experience is required. · Work related experience must include creating general ledger entries and generating financial reports (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, etc.) 3) Experience maintaining an accounting system (e.g., chart of accounts, profiles, batch jobs, report development). 4) Two (2) years of supervisory or team-lead experience.   Preferred Qualifications: Your application for employment should reflect how you meet the following preferred qualifications: 5) Experience with GASB/FASB implementation and compliance. 6) Experience with PeopleSoft Financials. 7) Accounting experience with a Texas state agency or a Texas university and/or experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).   PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Other Information: Work is performed in an office environment that includes flexible and partial remote opportunities. This position may require access to privileged, confidential, or sensitive data. ERS will conduct either a TXDPS or FBI criminal history check on all new hires. For more information about this policy inquiries can be made to employment@ers.texas.gov. Military Occupational Specialty Codes: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty (https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources at employment@ers.texas.gov with questions or for additional information. How to Apply: Submit a State of Texas Application for Employment with an ERS Qualifications Form & other required materials, if any, to the ERS, Human Resources Office by 5 p.m. CST on the closing date. Resumes will be accepted only as supplements to an application. Please contact a Human Resources representative if you need assistance or require accommodation during the application process. Email: Employment@ers.texas.gov Web: www.ers.texas.gov Fax: (512) 867-3161 Relay Texas TDD: (800) 735-2989