https://gov.texas.gov/employment/post/2025-03

• Job #: 2025-03
• TWC Job #: 16757509
• Opening Date: 9/16/2024
• Travel Required: N/A
• Monthly Salary: $4,583.34 – $5,250.00
• Position Location: Austin, Texas
• Group Step: B18
• Class: 1016
• Status: Open

TINS Accountant – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a TINS Accountant (Accountant III) to work in the Financial Services Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $4,583.34 – $5,250.00 a month ($55,000.08 – $63,000.00 a year).
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This is a job that performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work, which includes making transaction entries in multiple accounting systems, preparing reconciliations and work papers supporting the financial statements. Interacts with staff, governmental agencies, and the public. Develops professional working relationships with internal and external customers.

• Supports all accounting functions performed within the Financial Services Division.
• Prepares deposit vouchers and makes deposits within the statutory deadline.
• Codes and prepares entries for receipt of funds in the State accounting system and the agency’s internal systems.
• Prepares entries for the reclassification of principal payments on loans to maintain customer balances in the internal system.
• Prepares agency-billing invoices. Maintains accounts receivable open file, monitors for delinquent billings, and invoices for overdue payments per agency policy.
• Ensures that interest calculations for loans are updated as interest rates change.
• Reviews daily reports to identify and prepare any entries that need to be entered in agency’s internal system.
• May prepare non-profit organization’s payments on a timely basis. Receives bills, obtains authorization to pay and maintains check registers.
• Prepares and enters assigned entries into the appropriate accounting systems.
• Gathers and maintains relevant daily and weekly bank rates.
• Maintains, files and stores accounting records per state retention rules.
• Assists in preparation of Annual Financial Report (AFR) including preparation and review of journal entries and review of Notes to the Financial Statements.
• Processes Events Trust Fund deposits and reclassifications, ensuring that project balances are accurate.
• Assists in the compilation of financial reports.
• Answers incoming phone lines; routes calls; assists visitors in the division.
• Serves as back-up to other accountants as necessary.
• Provides administrative support to the Director of Financial Services when needed.

How You’ll Qualify

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will substitute for two (2) years of experience.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience as a State of Texas employee in accounting, with a focus on travel matters.
• Knowledge of Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System Financials (CAPPS Financials) and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for a professional who enjoys accounting work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.