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Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: Job Description – Bookkeeper/State Accountant I-III One full time and one part time position(Commensurate with Experience) (00037387) (taleo.net)

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Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 51C; LS; 28; 3043; 6C0XI or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Please call Human Resources at (512) 463-6564 with questions or for additional information.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Inform…

These are onsite positions with potential to telework 2 days a week after 6 months.

One full time and one part time position

Accountant I – $3395 – $3603

JOB SUMMARY
Performs entry-level bookkeeping/accounting work. Work involves, but is not limited to, processing cash receipts for daily deposit into the State of Texas Treasury Department, processing agency invoices, receiving reports, encumbrances, payment vouchers, and other documents in preparation of payment for agency goods and services.  Coordinates with internal purchasing staff, divisional purchasing liaisons, and external vendors to resolve disputed invoices.  May also include working with Federal Fund requests and distribution.  This position works under close supervision, using specific procedures and guidelines to complete work assignments, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reconcile monthly recurring invoices, receiving reports and other related documents to purchase order; create and enter payment vouchers
Collects, processes, and records, revenue for deposit; create and enter journal vouchers to correct defaulted deposits.
Process mail and other incoming documents daily.
Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies.
Reconcile cash box and bill exchanger monthly.
Assist with creating and entering expenditure transfer documents.
Create and maintain vendor information.
Perform encumbrance research and maintain encumbrance data.
Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures including safety and standards of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as backup to other department Accountants.

Accountant II – $3581 – $3801

JOB SUMMARY
Performs routine journey-level bookkeeping/accounting work. Work involves, but is not limited to, processing cash receipts for daily deposit into the State of Texas Treasury Department, processing agency invoices, receiving reports, encumbrances, payment vouchers, and other documents in preparation of payment for agency goods and services.  Coordinates with internal purchasing staff, divisional purchasing liaisons, and external vendors to resolve disputed invoices.  May also include working with Federal Fund requests and distribution.  This position works under moderate supervision, using specific procedures and guidelines to complete work assignments, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reconcile routine invoices, receiving reports and other related documents to purchase order; create and enter payment vouchers.
Collects, processes, and records revenue for deposit; create and enter journal vouchers to correct defaulted deposits.
Process mail and other incoming documents daily.
Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies.
Reconcile cash box, and bill exchanger monthly.
Create and enter expenditure transfer documents.
Perform encumbrance research and maintain encumbrance data.
Create and maintain vendor information.
May serve as records management liaison for the department.
Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures including safety and standards of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as backup to other department Accountants.

Accountant III – $4067 – $4362

JOB SUMMARY
Performs moderately complex journey-level bookkeeping/accounting work. Work involves, but is not limited to, processing cash receipts for daily deposit into the State of Texas Treasury Department, processing agency invoices, receiving reports, encumbrances, payment vouchers, and other documents in preparation of payment for agency goods and services.  Coordinates with internal purchasing staff, divisional purchasing liaisons, and external vendors to resolve disputed invoices.  May also include working with Federal Fund requests and distribution.  This position works under general supervision, using specific procedures and guidelines to complete work assignments, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  May serve as Lead for other Accountants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reconcile complex invoices, receiving reports and other related documents to purchase order; create and enter payment vouchers.
Collects, processes, and records revenue for deposit; create and enter journal vouchers to correct defaulted deposits.
Process mail and other incoming documents daily.
Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies.
Audits reconciliation of cash box, and bill exchanger.
Create and enter expenditure transfer documents
Perform encumbrance research and maintain encumbrance data
Create and maintain vendor information
May assist with/trains new Accountants in processing purchase vouchers and preparing deposits Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures including safety and standards of conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as backup to other department Accountants.

Accountant I – $3395 – $3603

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school/GED
One year bookkeeping/accounting work experience
Experience reconciling receipts, invoices, and processing payments.
Experience using a personal computer and related office equipment.
Experience using spreadsheets on a personal computer.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to work accurately with numerical data.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to plan and manage own work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and have a customer-service orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Experience with financial documents, including invoices, purchase orders, receipts, bank and credit card statements and related documents.
Experience reconciling and compiling deposits.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software.
State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) experience.
State of Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financial experience.
Experience using a database accounting system.
Experience with records retention.
State experience processing Federal Funds.
Knowledge of State financial laws and processes.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
College transcript required if claiming college credit (at time of application)
In-basket exercise will be given at the time of interview to determine mathematical, logistical and proofreading ability.
Criminal history check (if offered position)

SUPERVISION
Has no supervisory responsibility. Reports to the Accounting and Grants Manager.

Accountant II – $3581 – $3801

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
15 hours college coursework in Accounting, Finance, or related field.  OR Graduation from high school/GED with one year accounting work experience.
AND
One year bookkeeping/accounting work experience reconciling receipts, invoices and processing payments
One year bookkeeping/accounting work experience using a personal computer and related office equipment.
One year bookkeeping/accounting work experience using spreadsheets on a personal computer.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to work accurately with numerical data.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to plan and manage own work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and have a customer-service orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Experience with financial documents, including invoices, purchase orders, receipts, bank and credit card statements and related document
Experience reconciling and compiling deposits.
State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) experience.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software.
State of Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) experience.
Experience with records retention.
Knowledge of State financial laws and processes.
State experience processing Federal Funds

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
College transcript required if claiming college credit (at time of application)
In-basket exercise will be given at the time of interview to determine mathematical, logistical and proofreading ability.
Criminal history check (if offered position)

SUPERVISION
Has no supervisory responsibility. Reports to the Accounting and Grants Manager.

Accountant III – $4067 – $4362

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
15 hours college coursework in Accounting, Finance, or related field.  OR Graduation from high school/GED with two years bookkeeping/accounting work experience. AND
Two years bookkeeping/accounting work experience reconciling receipts, invoices, and processing payments.
Twp years experience using a personal computer and related office equipment.
Two years experience using spreadsheets on a personal computer.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to work accurately with numerical data.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to plan and manage own work.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and have a customer-service orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Experience with financial documents, including invoices, purchase orders, receipts, bank and credit card statements and related document
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software.
Experience reconciling and compiling deposits.
State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) experience.
State of Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) experience.
Knowledge of State financial laws and processes.
Experience with records retention.
Experience with employee training.
State experience processing Federal Funds

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
College transcript required if claiming college credit (at time of application)
In-basket exercise will be given at the time of interview to determine mathematical, logistical and proofreading ability.
Criminal history check (if offered position)

SUPERVISION
Has no supervisory responsibility. Reports to the Accounting and Grants Manager.