TWDB General Ledger Accountant; Accountant V

Texas Water Development Board

Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work / life balance!

Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work in the Financial Reporting Department in the Accounting Division. Work involves preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports. Reviews and conducts quality control of various agency accounting transactions. Maintains agency appropriations, processes complex general ledger entries, and prepares regular reconcilations of the agencys financial data. Responsibilities require the use of independent professional judgement, attention to detail, and self-motivation.

Prepares major portions of the annual financial report and work on other analyses, as needed. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Accounting Division.

• Reviews agency accounting transactions including payable vouchers, travel vouchers, loan closing transactions, revenue deposits and federal draws.
• Reviews accounting batches for posting and monitor batch processing for errors.
• Prepares and enters appropriation entries in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and external accounting systems, such as the Comptrollers Centralized Accounting and Payroll / Personnel System (CAPPS).
• Reconciles appropriations with internal agency budgets.
• Transfers unexpended cash balances forward from year-to-year, as allowed.
• Prepares monthly reconcilations of activity and balances in internal and external financial systems.
• Assists with preparation and review of the Annual Financial Report and the Annual Report of Other Required Information.
• Assists in other areas of the Accounting Division as needed.
• Monitors appropriations to ensure funding is available for approved transactions.
• Processes USAS appropriation budget documents to ensure payments process.
• Reconciles Debt and Portfolio Managements Cash and enter corrections as needed in the CAPPS and USAS.
• Reviews, approves, and posts deposit batches in CAPPS and / or USAS, and interface CAPPS data to USAS daily.
• Prepares reports for Open Record Requests, as needed.
• Prepares HUB expenditure reports for the Contracts and Procurement Services Departments.
• Reviews, approves, and posts Bud Encumbrances in CAPPS.
• Serves as backup for USAS DAFR reports, as needed.
• Reconciles the travel advance account.
• Coordinates coverage of functions related to individual job responsibilities prior to requesting time off.
• Participates in independent job-related research and demonstrate initiative when seeking solutions to issues.
• Composes a centralized work manual for tasks and responsibilities.
• Inputs accounting entries into CAPPS and / or USAS.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field. Seven years of relevant work experience in accounting and financial operations. Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Previous State of Texas government accounting experience. Knowledge of or experience with CAPPS accounting, Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) or other fund accounting software. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements. Previous experience with preparing and reviewing an annual financial report.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Reporting Department in the Accounting Division. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Knowledge of or experience with State of Texas financial reporting requirements. Knowledge of or experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System, USAS, and USPS. Knowledge of the General Appropriations Act. Knowledge of Fiscal Policies and Procedures Accounting Policy Statements deadlines.

Knowledge of state of Texas payment processing. Knowledge of the State Travel Management Program (STMP) and Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS). Skills in…