Primary Location: 201 E. 14th Street, Suite 950, Austin, TX 78701
Full-time position, Full-time position, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hiring Salary: $4,200.00 – $4,800.00 monthly
Salary Plan: B18 – Accountant III
Job Class (Code): 1016
Job Posting: March 25, 2024 – until closed

Organizational Overview:
The State Preservation Board (SPB) was established for the purpose of preserving, maintaining, and restoring the State Capitol and the 1857 General Land Office, which houses the Capitol Visitors Center. Since that time, Agency operations have expanded to include: maintenance of the Governor’s Mansion, operating the Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Texas State Cemetery. We provide educational programs centered on Texas history, government and culture. These services benefit the citizens of Texas and its visitors.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurances, a defined benefit pension and 401K retirement plans, flexible spending and dependent care accounts options, paid parental leave, free parking and free Museum membership. To find out more information about State of Texas Employee benefits visit the Employees Retirement System website.

Position Summary:
The Accountant Ill reports to the Chief Accountant and remains responsive to assignments and guidance from the Chief Financial Officer. This position performs moderately complex accounting work. Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing financial and budgetary statements, records, documents, or reports. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, or budgeting. Performs all other duties as assigned working within deadlines and deliverable outcomes. Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in all business interactions and strives to continuously maintain high customer service levels. The individual hired for this position must also be able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team who are results-driven. This individual must use sound judgment, be focused, organized, able to set priorities, and must be flexible. Displays excellent verbal and written communications skills and maintains a professional, respectful, and service-oriented focus when interacting with other employees, vendors, volunteers, visitors, and the general public. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Duties: For purposes of this agency’s job descriptions, “essential job duties” are defined as assigned tasks that are critical or fundamental to the position and not marginal. If an individual is qualified to perform the essential job duties, the individual must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Prepares and posts various vouchers and audits them for accuracy.
• Audits accounting or control records for accuracy and conformance to established standards and procedures.
• Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses.
• Researches reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings.
• Recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to staff in handling accounting transactions.
• Serves as a consultant on accounting matters to administrative, supervisory, or technical staff, and assists agency administrators in applying financial data to the resolution of administrative or operating problems.
• Daily reconciliation of all fund accounts via automated accounting systems.
• Reconciles credit card activity between end of day reports and credit card processor; researches discrepancies.
• Invoice customers for purchases made via Purchase Order.
• Monitor clerical work in progress and audit completed work for accuracy.
• Prepare and enter transfer of funds into CAPPS Financials for purchases made between departments, entries to pay monthly sales tax and other reclass entries.
• May train others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates sustained knowledge of the agency’s mission, programs, exhibits and customers.
• Demonstrates knowledge and continuing compliance with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Communicates plainly with internal and external customers on complex accounting matters.
• Solves accounting problems and correctly interprets variables.
• Complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards. Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Two years’ (60 hours) coursework toward a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited four- year college or university; or an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Substitution Note: Three (3) years’ professional experience working in financial accounting and budgeting may substitute for an Associate’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience in office computer software (MS Office suite) and standard office equipment is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• The ideal candidate for this position will be a graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge of proprietary fund accounting, and will have experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). CAPPS Financials and retail point-of-sale computer systems preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have prior State of Texas experience.

To Apply:
A fully completed State of Texas Application is required. For an application or additional information see our agency employment webpage: https://tspb.texas.gov/spb/employ/employ.html or call: (512) 463-5495.

Submit your application by any of the following methods:
Email: TSPB.employment@tspb.texas.gov Fax: (512) 463-2914 Mail: 201 E. 14th Street, Suite 950, Austin, TX, 78701
Electronically (including cell phones): https://TXSPB.formstack.com/forms/tx_state_app
*As we are a state agency, a fully completed state application is required.**
For consideration, applications must be received by the SPB by the close of business on the final day posted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
VETERANS: Military Occupational Specialty Codes (MOS): Army: 36B Financial Management Technician; Navy: LS Logistics Specialist; Coast Guard: FIN10 Finance; Marines: 3451 Financial Management Resource Analyst; Air Force: 6F0X1 Financial Management and Comptroller

Veterans with other related MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets or for additional Military Crosswalk information go to https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

EEO Statement: The State Preservation Board is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants without regard to national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or Veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAA), if you require reasonable accommodation in the interview and selection process, please call the agency’s ADA Coordinator at (512) 463-3633.

Selection Information: At the time of hire, selected applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. All males who are age 18 through 25 are required to register with the Selective Service and may be asked to present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.

The State Preservation Board uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.