Accounts Payable Specialist (Accountant IV)
JOB OBJECTIVE: Perform complex accounting and financial analysis work. Work involves providing technical assistance in the examination, review, and analysis of accounting records; preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls; and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of agency reports. Work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Perform Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Generate Expenditure Transfer Vouchers (ETVs), Interagency Transfer Vouchers (ITVs), Cancellations, Reversals, and Re-Issue Vouchers.
- Prepare purchase vouchers for invoices received and monthly bills and enter them into CAPPS (e.g., Utilities, DIR, Verizon). This may include renewing and transferring utilities as needed.
- Prepare Pro-card vouchers for Citibank statements and enter them into CAPPS.
- Audit accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with THC policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
- Review and determine appropriate account information to code accounting documents, including but not limited to vouchers, invoices, travel vouchers, and other financial documents.
- Review and verify payee information in the Texas Identification Number System (TINS).
- Work with vendors on billing inquiries and resolve billing problems.
- Work with program areas and historic sites to get necessary approvals or receivers for purchases.
- Train staff and take any necessary to ensure appropriate use of funds, coding, and state guidelines are being followed.
- Serve as a resource to department staff and provide technical assistance on accounting matters related to voucher processing and tracking.
- Keep staff informed of process or policy changes and ensure everyone understands and complies.
- Use a variety of software applications, including CAPPS, USAS, Excel, Asana, and Word.
- Respond or coordinate response for Finance and Accounting Division (FAD) open records requests.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain record-keeping and filing systems and serve as the Records Liaison for the Division.
- Assist division staff with standard administrative duties.
- Assist with processing mail, email invoice reconciliation, and bank deposits.
- Serve as the backup to other Accounts Payable staff and Security administration.
- Work on assigned projects and assignments as needed.
- Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
- Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met):
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (one year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college);
- Minimum three years’ work experience in accounts payable, accounts received, or revenue collection;
- Work experience performing data entry, data processing, and bookkeeping;
- Valid Texas driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
- May travel up to 10% of the work period.
PREFER:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business, or closely related field;
- Work experience using Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), or other accounting software.
For more information, and to submit your application, please visit CAPPS.