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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Accountant III in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionThe Accountant III performs limited to moderately complex accounting accounting for the Travel Unit of the Health and Human Services (HHSC) Expenditure Management Travel unit. This position is responsible for assisting travelers with Health and Human Service Commission (HHSC) and Comptroller travel policies. This position processes travel and other payments. The position audits travel claims, statements, invoices, advances and settlements for accuracy using knowledge of Comptroller, U.S. General Service Administration, HHSC travel policies. The position serves as the first point of contact between the Travel Unit, programs, divisions, other areas in accounting, travelers and other state agencies and must have good verbal and written communication skills. The position involves researching, resolving discrepancies, analyzing, and validating that all required supporting documentation is attached to payments. This position may cross-train and provides backup coverage for others in the unit. The position documents, shares the needs of travelers, makes recommendations and may assist with the development of queries and reports to meet those needs.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with the Accounting departmentand#146;s leave policy. Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures. Reviews audits, and processes agency payments in a timely manner ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable state law and oversight agenciesand#146; rules and regulations. Works with Team/Functional Lead and Manager to audit payments for processing while ensuring the validity of coding, funding, etc. Advises staff and travelers on account codes, travel policies, contract compliance and agency business processes.Communicates on a complex level verbally and in writing to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints. Updates the Team/Functional Lead and Manager regarding project status, issues, planning sessions and conferences. Identifies, researches, and resolves accounting transaction problems utilizing an integrated, complex accounting system. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Coordinates, provides technical guidance, and ensures the accuracy of Travel payments for the agency. Interprets, analyzes and serves as subject matter experts for travel rules, regulations, policies and provides complex technical assistance to others.Completes projects on time and accurately. Performs other duties as assigned as required to maintain effective and efficient departmental, division, agency and system operations within established timeframes. Cross trains and backs up other team members..Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsN/AKnowledge Skills Abilities1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records. Preference given to Governmental and/or Travel experience. 2. Knowledge of accounting systems. Preference given to use of eTravel, CAPPS Financials and/or USAS. 3. Ability to review, interpret and apply processes to successfully make payments. 4. Ability to effectively communicate, oral and in writing. 5. Ability to use Microsoft Office applications. Initial Screening Criteria1. Experience with accounting. Preference given for governmental accounting experience. 2. Experience in auditing/review https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=595004 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.