Accountant; Autin

Position: Accountant (Autin)
WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 101 E 15th St, Austin, Texas, in the Accounting/Financial Reporting department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Accountant V-VI performs highly complex to advanced or supervisory (senior-level) accounting work. Works under limited to minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

* Perform monthly cash, revenue and expenditure reconciliations between the internal People Soft (WRAPS) accounting system and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). Coordinates any corrections needed, to completion.

* Perform monthly reconciliations of Retiree Insurance and Service Purchases between WRAPS, USAS and the Employee Retirement System (ERS)

* Coordinate any adjustments and corrections needed, to completion.

* Prepare and reviews routine to advanced journal transactions in the internal People Soft (CAPPS) accounting system and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

* Prepare moderately complex to advanced cost allocations across multiple federal and state funding sources.

* Share responsibility in maintaining the internal accounting system including funding sources, combo edits and other system parameters.

* Share responsibility to assist others in the agency on routine to advanced inquiries involving transaction errors, reconciliations, configuration and various other financial aspects.

* Shars responsibility for developing and maintaining procedures and detailed desk manuals for various functions within the Accounting Services team.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

* Accountant V:
Three years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.

* Accountant VI:
Three years and six months of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.

* Both Levels: A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas will satisfy the education and/or experience requirements.

YOU GAIN:

* A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.

* Competitive starting salary: $4,801.00-$8,304.00/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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

VETERANS:

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HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at  or on Taleo (Job Search).

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

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.