Regional Accountant II

Regional Accountant II

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.

• ABILENE, TX
• 4601 S 1ST ST, ABILENE

• Salary Range: $3,409.83 - $4,252.00 monthly
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Benefits: 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, and career advancement opportunities.

• Posting Number: 11998
• Closing Date: 01/10/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-16
• Shift: Day
• Telework:
  Eligible
• Travel:
  Up to 5%
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Nonexempt
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular

• Perform advanced‑level accounting and analysis work applying HHSC policies and procedures for the preparation and maintenance of accounting records.
• Process purchase vouchers for goods and services using CAPPS Financials.
• Reconcile and verify invoices, contracts and requisition forms against purchase vouchers.
• Monitor and analyze expenses for Regional Administrative Contracts to ensure expenses do not exceed contracted limits.
• Maintain automated Financial Management Workbook to track regional cost pool and program overhead expenditures.
• Respond to inquiries from staff and vendors regarding Accounts Payable and Financial Services Operations.
• Initiate process to obtain new vendor TIN numbers.
• Develop and prepare statistical and financial reports summarizing financial transactions under the regional budget.
• Follow up with field staff and Business Services staff to verify completion and received dates on services and items received.
• Serve as Super User or backup Super User in the purchasing requisition process.
• Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Handle payment discrepancies and answer inquiries from staff, vendors, and central office.
• Support the management of the cost pool office supply ordering system.
• Assist in the maintenance of the regional workbook for regional cost pool.
• Process accounts receivable by receiving checks from vendors and providers.

• Purchase voucher processing and validation (50%)
• Super User in purchasing process (15%)
• Assist in cost pool office supply ordering (15%)
• Develop financial and statistical reports (15%)
• Process accounts receivable (5%)

• Payment policies and procedures.
• Procurement policies and procedures.
• Advanced accounting principles and practices.
• Automated financial systems such as CAPPS financials and USAS.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Accurate numerical data handling.
• Auditing, consolidating, and interpreting accounting and budget data.
• Establishing and maintaining accounting controls and operating reports.
• Using calculator, PC, internet, and related office equipment.
• Statistical analysis and budget projections.
• Professional and courteous business conduct.
• Effective communication orally and in writing.
• Managing and prioritizing multiple tasks with short deadlines.
• Working independently with limited supervision.

• Valid Class C Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in accounting and financial operations.
• Graduate from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general journal.
• Experience gathering and analyzing data and producing statistical or financial reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with automated accounting or financial systems such as CAPPS, USAS or equivalent.
• Demonstrated effective written communication skills.

• Military occupational categories that relate to the initial selection criteria encouraged.
• Compliance with ADA accommodation – assistance available for application and interview process.
• Pre‑Employment checks and work eligibility required by HHSC.

the HHSC job portal and submit your application by 01/10/2026.

Texas Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.