JOB OBJECTIVE:  Perform highly advanced (senior-level) accounting work. Work involves preparing and overseeing the preparation of financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls; and preparing and overseeing the preparation of agency budgets. May plan, assign, or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Oversee the control of cash receipts, deposits, and disbursements; the documentation of claims for payment; and the payroll preparation and processing.
2. Prepare and coordinate the planning, development, and submission of the agency’s Annual Financial Report (AFR) in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) requirements.
3. Prepare and review general ledger accounting entries and reconciliation of financial transactions.
4. Recommend and implement agency accounting and financial policies and procedures in accordance with statute and professionally accepted standards.
5. Perform accounting functions using various software applications, including Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Excel, and Word.
6. Work with the CPA, Chief Financial Officer, and budget staff with appropriation control in USAS and CAPPS.
7. Reconcile grant-funded accounts with the assistance of the Grants Coordinator.
8. Prepare, reconcile, and provide payment for the annual State Office of Risk Management (SORM) report.
9. Oversee, monitor, or conduct USAS and CAPPS balance reconciliation.
10. Monitor and budget-check requisitions and verify commitment accounting code setups in the CAPPS Financial module, as needed.
11. Monitor and approve Accounts Payable vouchers in the CAPPS Financial module, including monthly Voyager billing and agency travel vouchers.
12. Prepare and coordinate purchases of real property.
13. Make appropriate voucher adjustments to reconcile fiscal year (FY) journal entries.
14. Establish and audit Position Control (PCA), appropriation control, and Budget documents in USAS.
15. Reconcile and provide payment on the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP).
16. Reconcile DCS monthly billings and prepare biennial forecasting.
17. Reconcile the Capital Expenditure Plan (MP1) Report according to the instructions provided by the Bond Review Board (BRB) for preparing the Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR).
18. Assist with preparing the LAR.
19. Prepare and submit Benefits Proportional by Fund Accounting Policy Statement (APS 011) annually to the Comptroller of Public Accounts
20. Prepare and oversee or enter journal vouchers in compliance with APS 001 for Benefit Costs
21. Prepare, monitor, or enter Unexpended Balance Authority (UB) vouchers as needed per APS 018.
22. Assist with matching HX and IN Browser Transactions.
23. Assist in the preparation of Fiscal Notes.
24. Assist with the completion of binding encumbrances per APS 018.
25. Assist with the preparation of the agency’s operating budget.
26. Assist with the preparation of the base reconciliation.
27. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
28. Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
29. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

30. 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 with major coursework in accounting, banking, finance, or a related field;
• Minimum five years of progressive full-time experience in state agency accounting;
• Experience with Annual Financial Report (AFR) preparation;
• Experience with Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS Financials);
• Experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS);
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
• Required to travel up to 10% of the work period.

PREFER:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, or a closely related field;
• Minimum of two years of lead or supervisory experience;
• Experience with commitment accounting set-ups;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

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