General Description

Performs highly advanced accounting work and may assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Work involves preparing financial analyses, budgets, and reports; establishing, improving, and maintaining accounting systems, procedures, and controls; and processing, auditing, and reconciling payroll. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with State laws and regulations pertaining to financial reporting, budget, travel, payroll, and historical document management.
• Develops methods for the control of cash receipts, deposits, and disbursements; the purchase of services, supplies, and equipment; and the documentation of claims for payment.
• Audits and approves payroll vouchers, purchase vouchers, travel vouchers, journal entries, and interagency transfers.
• Creates, monitors, and maintains accounting and funding structures using the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financials and HR/Payroll, and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
• Reconciles revenues and expenditures monthly and researches and records proper adjusting entries prior to the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Reviews revenues and expenditures for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Prepares and coordinates the planning, development, and submission of the Department’s annual financial report in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board and Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts requirements.
• Prepares and coordinates the planning, development, and submission of the Department’s Annual Non-Financial Report in accordance with the Governor’s Office requirements.
• Prepares and reviews general ledger accounting entries and reconciliation of financial transactions.
• Prepares and transmits reports including the FTE report, Quarterly Measures Report, and Semi- Annual Security Verification report.
• Reviews and approves all operating and travel vouchers, deposits, and journal entries.
• Reviews and mails all 1099s at the end of the calendar year.
• Assists with internal and external audit inquiries.
• Assists in the preparation of legislative fiscal notes and the Department’s annual operating budget.
• Acts as the Department’s Security Officer granting access to all Comptroller applications.
• Monitors and oversees the daily activities of accounting personnel relating to travel, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Experience and Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, management, business administration, or related field is required. Each year of related State of Texas accounting experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
• Six years of experience in financial administration and fiscal accounting, including experience in State of Texas accounting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of State laws pertaining to public funds, governmental finance, and the use of electronic accounting equipment.
• Experience using CAPPS Financials and HR/Payroll, USAS, and Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the supervision of personnel
• Experience in State of Texas property accounting and purchasing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of financial administration, budget control, and fiscal accounting.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted According Principles (GAAP) and ability to apply.
• Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, required.
• Ability to direct accounting programs.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations to apply accounting theory.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements.
• Ability to budget funds and set up accounting and internal control systems.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.
• Proficiency in operating personal computers using Microsoft applications to include Access, Excel and Word.
• Ability to direct and supervise others, direct accounting programs, budget funds, set up accounting systems, understand and interpret laws and regulations and interpret and apply complex accounting theory.
• Above average skills in written and verbal communication.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, copiers, printers, telephone and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.

• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones.
• Frequent sitting.
• Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
• Travel less than 5% with possible overnight stays

Application Process:  Complete a State of Texas Job application application and document how you meet the job requirements, education, and experience listed below.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.  An official copy of college transcripts is required.  All applications must have an original signature.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration. 

Submit Applications and Transcripts to: Human Resources, 2601 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX. 78705, or fax to (512) 475-1313, or e-mail to jobs@dob.texas.gov or via WorkInTexas.com . Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date. A State Application may be obtained from the Department of Banking website or WorkInTexas.com. The required documentation may be submitted separate from the application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the required documentation is received by the closing date.