Accountant V

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Accountant V Job Title: Accountant V

Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Department: HHSC Accounting
Location: 4601 W Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751
Posting Number: 9955
Salary: $6,000.00 – $6,300.00 per month (Texas-B-22)
Shift: Day (up to 5% travel)

• Conduct senior-level accounting work in CAPPS Financial, establishing and maintaining procedures and ensuring data integrity.
• Calculate complex Cost Allocation Factors and maintain Chart Field updates, Trees, Speed Charts, and Combo Edits.
• Perform journal entries, internal controls, and act as liaison with HHSC Technical Staff on CAPPS upgrades, issues, and testing.
• Prepare and submit AFR and Commitment Accounting reports, ensuring compliance with Federal and State requirements.
• Reconcile CAPPS to USAS, complete reallocation processes, and support audit requests with GL Manager.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to accounting systems and procedures, participating in special projects as needed.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred but can be substituted with experience).
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial operations.
• Experience working with client database systems and strong general ledger, Excel, and reconciliation skills.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), state and federal reporting regulations, and must be proficient in advanced Excel functions (Pivot, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work independently with limited direction.
• Familiarity with CAPPS, USAS, and CAPPS HCM automated accounting systems.

• Reconciling accounting records and reports
• Developing teams and promoting effective teamwork
• Managing and coordinating accounting operations – training others as required
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  Other required knowledge includes fiscal programs and governmental accounting laws and regulations.

Full-time, 100% paid employee health insurance for eligible employees, defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, and numerous career advancement opportunities.

This is a full‑time, non‑telework position. Telework may be eligible for future consideration. Applicants may be required to pass background and due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify; I‑9 documentation must accompany you on the first day of work.