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Accountant III at Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Accountant III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission · Austin, TX, US

1 weeks ago

Accountant III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission · Austin, TX, US

8 days ago
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About the Role

The Accountant III performs limited to moderately complex accounting for the Travel Centrally Billed Account (CBA) unit, assisting with HHSC and Comptroller travel policies. This role processes and audits travel payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The position serves as a key point of contact for travelers and other agencies, resolving discrepancies and validating documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule.
  • Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures.
  • Reviews, audits, and processes agency payments accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Audits payments for processing, ensuring the validity of coding and funding.
  • Advises staff and travelers on account codes, travel policies, contract compliance, and agency business processes.
  • Communicates complex information verbally and in writing to provide, exchange, or verify information.
  • Answers inquiries, addresses issues, and resolves problems or complaints.
  • Updates management regarding project status, issues, planning sessions, and conferences.
  • Identifies, researches, and resolves accounting transaction problems using a complex accounting system.
  • Works under general supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
  • Coordinates and provides technical guidance for agency travel payments.
  • Ensures the accuracy of travel payments.
  • Interprets, analyzes, and serves as subject matter expert for travel rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Provides complex technical assistance to others.
  • Completes projects on time and accurately.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to maintain effective operations.
  • Cross-trains and backs up other team members.

Requirements

  • Experience with accounting.
  • Experience in auditing/reviewing accounting financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
  • Excellent written communication skills including the use of proper grammar and capitalization.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of accounting systems.
  • Ability to review, interpret and apply processes to successfully make payments.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, oral and in writing.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Location

  • AUSTIN

Work Type

  • Eligible for Telework
  • Full time

Experience Level

  • Limited to moderately complex accounting

Salary/Compensations

  • $4,500.00 - $4,866.58 Monthly

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.