THECB is observing a hybrid telecommuting schedule with employees required to be in the office at least two (2) days per week. 

We are located at the George Herbert Walker Bush building located in the capitol complex at 1801 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is seeking a talented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual to support the accounting and financial reporting functions at the agency. The Accountant VI position will focus primarily on bond related projects in a lead capacity, building financial statements, analyzing complex financial data, and performing advanced general ledger accounting work. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a results-driven focus, who can demonstrate how their skills and competencies can add value to a department that operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

General Description:
•    Prepares complex general ledger accounting entries in both internal and external accounting systems, which involve budgets, encumbrances, real and nominal accounts, and accruals.
•    Maintains the agency’s general ledger, including data integrity reports and account reconciliations between internal and external accounting systems.
•    Participates in the monthly and year-end closing processes.
•    Prepares financial statements, schedules, exhibits, and note disclosures for both internal and external annual financial reports.
•    Maintains the agency’s bond portfolio, which includes maintaining bond contracts/invoices, as well as performing duties related to bond accounting and reporting.
•    Prepares all debt-related financial reporting for the Annual Financial Report and stand-alone financials.
•    Verifies and arranges payments for debt-related expenses including debt service and vendor payments.
•    Prepares monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc financial reports.
•    Classifies, codes, prepares, and balances financial accounting documents and records.
•    Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates financial data.
•    Reviews compliance with tax codes, bond statutes, and bond covenants.
•    Oversees the investment of loan and debt service funds in accordance with THECB policies.
•    Files continuing disclosure reports with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.
•    Provides portfolio data and coordinates with the agency’s rebate arbitrage consultant to ensure compliance with federal arbitrage rebate requirements.
•    Maintains knowledge of the State of Texas General Appropriations Act and other statutes/policies and procedures affecting the agency’s budget.
•    Monitors economic and regulatory conditions that will impact the agency’s bond portfolio.
•    May assist in responding to inquiries for information from the Legislative Budget Board, Comptroller’s Office, and various other governmental entities regarding methods of finance, appropriation expenditures, etc.
•    Assists in the draw down, reconciliation, and reporting of federal funds.
•    Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
•    Knowledge of financial analysis.
•    Skill in the use of a personal computer with an advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
•    Skill in the use of automated financial reporting and accounting systems.
•    Ability to perform intermediate to advanced level financial analysis work.
•    Ability to perform advanced and/or senior level general ledger accounting and financial reporting work.
•    Ability to devise solutions to complex problems.
•    Ability to plan, organize, effectively manage, and complete multiple priorities concurrently, and to keep management abreast of issues.
•    Ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
•    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

 Qualifications

 Required Minimum Education and Experience:•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field.
•    Five years of full-time experience of increasingly responsible professional-level work in all of the following: financial analysis, accounting, and reporting of complex financial data.
•    Two years of full-time work experience may be substituted if applicant has an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license that is recognized in the state of Texas or a Master’s degree in professional accounting, finance, or business.

Preferred:
•    Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
•    Active CPA license that is recognized in the state of Texas.
•    Knowledge of state and federal laws and market regulations related to municipal debt instruments.
•    Knowledge of municipal debt issuance and management.
•    Proficiency in preparing municipal bond exhibits and schedules for governmental annual financial statements.
•    Bond accounting experience.
•    Experience in Texas State Government accounting, including extensive experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
•    Experience preparing the Comptroller’s Annual Financial Report (AFR) and externally audited, stand-alone annual financial statements at the fund and government-wide levels.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:
•    Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance at work;
•    Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones;
•    Frequent sitting;
•    Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
•    If/when working from home, a strong, reliable internet connection and a dedicated workspace are required.

Workforce:
Must be able to:
•    Regularly, reliably, and punctually attend work.
•    Demonstrate knowledge of customer service deliverables.
•    Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules; working extended hours as necessary.
•    Adhere to the organization’s internal management policies and procedures.
•    Contribute to the agency’s performance measures and mission.

Application Requirements:
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A State of Texas application is required to apply. For more information on how to apply for this position, go to the Coordinating Board’s employment opportunities website at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/781/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board participates in E-Verify for each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For questions, please call the HR Department at 512-427-6190. For vocal and/or hearing assistance call 7-1-1.

Notes to Applicant:
If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

Your job application must be completely filled out. Your application must contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer and a description of duties performed in a way that demonstrates you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes do not take the place of the requirement to include this information on the application. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.

Veterans Information: THECB is committed to hiring Veterans. To receive Veteran’s Preference, a copy of the FORM DD214 -member #4, must be attached when submitting your application.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THECB does not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Job offer and continuation of employment with THECB is contingent upon:
•    Proof of education and experience listed on the application.
•    Eligibility/authorization to work in the U.S.
•    Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background check.
•    Compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18-25. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.

THECB does not allow dual employment with other state of Texas agencies or institutions.

Skills assessment may be conducted at time of interview.

No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.