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About the Role

The Accountant III position reports to the HHSC Oversight Manager and is responsible for reviewing transactions and supporting documentation processed in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). This role ensures voucher payments are accurate and comply with governmental accounting principles and all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, standards, and ethical requirements. The position operates under moderate supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule.
• Assist in the oversight of various encumbered and unencumbered voucher payments, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation in CAPPS.
• Assist in providing support to staff in reviewing voucher payment transactions and supporting documentation.
• Run queries to extract accounting information from CAPPS and generate reports.
• Communicate on a complex level with others to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time accounts payable experience in a financial environment OR one year of full-time accounts payable experience with at least 30 college credit hours towards a Business Management or Finance/Accounting degree.
• Must bring I-9 documentation on the first day of work.

Skills

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systems.
• Skills in the use of automated accounting systems, including Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), PeopleSoft Financials, Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS).
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) websites and Expenditure Account Codes.
• Skills in use of a personal computer, computer software, including Excel spreadsheet, database, e-mail, Adobe, and word processing applications.
• Skill in working in Microsoft web-based SharePoint.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the agency.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines under general direction with moderate latitude and judgment.

Location

• AUSTIN

Work Type

• Full time
• Not Eligible for Telework

Experience Level

• Moderate supervision
• Moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 30 college credit hours towards a Business Management or Finance/Accounting degree

Salary/Compensations

• $54,000.00 - $66,000.00

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• 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.