DOB - Accountant V; Reposted

Overview

Working Title: Accountant
State Classification: Accountant V

Class No. / Sal Grp: 1020 / B22
Monthly Salary: $5,301.33 - $6,667.00 (Salary Contingent on Experience)
Location: Austin Headquarter Office
Overnight Travel: Minimal Travel – Up to 5%

Mission:
The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.

General Description:
Performs moderately complex accounting work specifically in the processing, auditing, and reconciliation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and travel transactions. Additional duties include support work and/or technical program assistance. Performs technical duties relating to the monthly and annual financial reports. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Reviews revenue documentation for accuracy. Assists in maintaining revenue accounting records.
• Audits and reconciles invoices, purchase orders, and receiving reports documentation for accounts payable processing; ensures compliance with state and agency policies and procedures.
• Follows through on accounts payable functional processes to ensure timely payment without accruing interest charges.
• Generates, reviews, and reconciles periodic accounting reports for assigned areas of responsibility; resolves discrepancies and exceptions appropriately.
• Processes accounting transactions in support of assigned areas of responsibility to ensure timely and accurate payments and reimbursements.
• Reviews accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with agency policies and procedures and with state statutes.
• Assists in preparation of financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits.
• Prepares and assists in monthly status analysis of fund balances, revenues, and expenditures.
• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records; prepares or processes general entries.
• Reconciles accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances and reports findings as appropriate/directed.
• Provides support as required for deposit preparation and cash control records.
• Analyzes agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, and revenue collection records.
• Provides agency staff with technical knowledge and functional support using comprehensive knowledge of assigned area of responsibilities.
• Communicates with others to provide, exchange, or verify information, address issues or resolve concerns.
• Assist in budget loads.
• Reconciles travel advances and purchase of evidence.
• Prepares accounts payable vouchers and audits for accuracy.
• Prepares monthly disbursements reconciliation.
• Prepares Binding Encumbrance Voucher for Annual Financial Report.
• Prepares quarterly Building Service Allocations.
• Prepares monthly and supplemental payrolls, ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations and Department operating procedures.
• Prepares detailed monthly status analysis of employee salaries, Benefit Replacement Pay, longevity, and related changes.
• Maintains all expenditure records of payroll and payroll related expenses for the preparation and filing of all Federal and State quarterly and year end payroll reports.
• Reconciles all payroll and payroll related expenses prior to fiscal and calendar year end rollover.
• Processes new applications and account changes for direct deposits.
• Assists Department employees, other state agencies and, other external entities regarding payroll related and travel matters.
• Audits and approves travel reimbursement vouchers for compliance with state rules and Department policy.
• Trains new employees on travel rules and regulations during new employee orientation; instructs employees on legislative changes to Comptroller travel rules and regulations in writing; and conducts in-person or virtual travel training for Department regional staff.
• Investigates, develops, and initiates changes to the travel section of the Department Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Maintains the travel advance fund including preparing checks, auditing vouchers, and verifying repayments and reimbursements as needed.
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