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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Accountant in Austin, Texas
WHO WE ARE: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking to fill an Accountant III position in the Travel and Vendors Services Department which is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX.This position does not offer teleworking options.
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate will share our Department's vision of helping the agency management achieve the efficient use of financial resources and promote highly effective financial management controls.
WHO YOU ARE: The Accountant III performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work. Work involves assisting in the preparation of financial statements, records, documents, and reports. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, budgeting, or bond servicing. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: - Review and audit travel and related documents for accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations. - Classify, code, and post travel and related documents to financial systems. - Research and assist in resolving discrepancies with vendor and employee travel and related transactions. - Prepare periodic analyses of expenditures and prepares technical financial reports. - Assist in making recommendations for improvements or revisions to procedures.
YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Two years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field. -A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: - Experience in accounting, auditing, business, or financial operations. - Knowledge or experience with state governmental travel processes. - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, but four years of related business experience may be substituted. - Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) is preferred. - Skills in using business software (spreadsheets, word processing packages, and databases) and statistical analysis.
YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive salary: $3,750.00/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
-To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future.
-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
-A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.