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About the Role

The Accounts Payable Accountant III is selected by and reports to the Accounts Payable Manager within Expenditure Management. This position will function as an Accounts Payable Specialist in the Accounts Payable area of Expenditure Management. This position provides technical guidance and ensures accuracy of Accounts Payable operations for the agency. Specifically, this position creates complex manual vouchers necessary for agency contract payments. This position specializes in preparing, auditing, and posting various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation. This position is also responsible for interpreting and implementing state and federal rules and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. This position works under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, audits, data enters, and posts various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers.
• Coordinates and ensures that daily payment voucher posting processing schedules are met.
• Ensures there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher entered.
• Audits and ensures the accurate and timely preparation and entry of complex accounts payable vouchers into the internal accounting system (CAPPS Financial).
• Ensures there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher sent to be approved.
• Reconciles all vouchers, expenditure transfer vouchers (ETV), cancellation and refund vouchers in CAPPS Financial while ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Works with vendors, programs, and agency staff to process accounts payable transactions, cancellations, corrections, and refunds in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists agency staff and management as necessary to process accounts payable and refund transactions, answers questions, research problems, and follow-up, as necessary.
• Take on other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred.
• One year of relevant accounting-level work experience may be substituted for one year of education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of an ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials (PeopleSoft Financials), Uniform Statewide Accounting Systems (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures is preferred.
• Skill in use of personal computer, computer software, including spreadsheet, database, email, and word processing applications is preferred.
• Skill in working under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Location

• AUSTIN

Work Type

• Full time
• Eligible for Telework

Experience Level

• Experience in accounting and financial operations.

Salary/Compensations

• $4,500.00 - $4,500.00 Monthly

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

• Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
• At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Equal Opportunity

• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
• HHSC uses E-Verify.