About the Role
Performs routine (journey-level) accounting work involving maintaining accurate accounting records and files related to travel and payroll. Ensures timely processing and accuracy of invoices and travel reimbursements, consistent with state accounting guidance and agency record-keeping methodologies. Assists with accounts payable functions, including payroll and operational transactions, and provides general support on special projects.
Responsibilities
- Processes travel third party reimbursement payments in a timely manner.
- Processes employee travel reimbursements and/or payroll.
- Prepares monthly reconciliation activities.
- Maintains travel voucher log.
- Reviews various vouchers for discrepancies.
- Responds to vendor customer services needs or internal staff regarding payment issues.
- Prepares and enters payments and/or journals into internal and external accounting systems such as Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
- Participates in the development of the Annual Financial Report.
- Serves as backup and provides assistance to other A/P accountants.
- Assist payroll with completing federal and state reports, reconciliations, payments, and entries in CAPPS-HR.
- Back-up to the payroll processes.
- Process unemployment reimbursements.
- Complies with established procedures.
- Research items upon request.
- Coordinates coverage of functions related to individual job responsibilities prior to requesting time off.
- Participates in independent job-related research and demonstrates initiative when seeking solutions to issues.
- Composes a centralized work manual for tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
- Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule.
- Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
- May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- May train others.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- Two years of accounting and financial operations experience.
- Relevant education and experience can be submitted for each other on a year-for-year basis.
- Must meet agency in-office requirements.
- Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
- Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver's license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
- Ability to work shifts that may exceed eight hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Skills
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Operations Division.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
- Knowledge of State of Texas financial reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of the CAPPS, USAS, and Treasury Trust Portal.
- Knowledge of the General Appropriations Act.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Board requirements.
- Knowledge with Fiscal Policies and Procedures & Accounting Policy Statements deadlines.
- Skill in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
- Skill in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
- Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
- Ability to work accurately with numerical details in a high-volume setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently in a dependable, organized, and productive manner to plan and arrange workload to meet schedules and deadlines.
- Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
- Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
- Ability to perform effectively and willing when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
- Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
- Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
- Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance, and clear and concise communication to all stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
- Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
- Ability to train others.
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Journey-level
- Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- USD 48499.94 - USD 53550.00 - annually
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending
- Flexible work alternatives
About the Company
- The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
- The TWDB's main responsibilities are threefold: collecting and disseminating water-related data; assisting with regional water supply and flood planning that contributes to preparing the state water plan and state flood plan; and administering cost-effective financial programs for constructing water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.
Equal Opportunity
- The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.
