JOB OBJECTIVE:  Perform advanced financial analysis work supporting the Texas Historical Commission (THC) Accounting and Finance department. Work involves preparing and overseeing the preparation of financial analysis and reports and establishing, maintaining, and overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls. Serve as the subject matter expert on the THC Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) system. Work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Perform complex systems, business, and budget analysis work supporting the THC Accounting and Finance system.
2. Prepare and finalize financial reports and make recommendations based on financial analysis.
3. Serve as the agency technical assistance lead for THC staff needing CAPPS assistance.
4. May assist budget and procurement staff in monitoring and managing requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts in the CAPPS system.
5. Act as the Security Coordinator for the agency. Serve as the level one support for troubleshooting and coordinating issues between CPA and THC technology staff.
6. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and help identify potential project risks and limitations.
7. Create and deliver agency CAPPS training for THC staff.
8. Serve as a liaison with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, CAPPS account support desk, including escalating level 1 CAPPS issues and resolving issues.
9. Work with Human Resources to manage CAPPS user-profiles and security management, including onboarding and offboarding staff.
10. Evaluate business needs, analyze processes, and create business cases for changes and process improvements.
11. Assist in developing and modifying CAPPS functions and reports, including creating ad hoc reports.
12. May assist with developing and implementing the THC Auxiliary Enterprise Operations based on Texas Government Code Subchapter C, Private Auxiliary Enterprise Providing Services to State Agencies or Institutions of Higher Education, 2252.061.
13. May assist with establishing and implementing the Historic Sites, Point of Sale system, and e-commerce efforts.
14. May work with internal auditors to improve the Historic Sites retail operations financial procedures.
15. Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.
16. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.
17. May assist with CAPPS/USAS reconciliations and maintain clean HX and IN browsers.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

18. 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 (two years of relevant work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).
• Experience with the Peoplesoft CAPPS Financial, CAPPS HR, and Purchasing (fluid eProcurement) modules;
• Experience with query design and analysis;
• Experience working with Texas state government processes, policies, and procedures;
• 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, Business, Public Administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field;
• Experience working with any of the following: USAS and/or USPS; and/or
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

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