TxDMV - Financial Reporting Accountant; Austin, TX

Required to work in the TxDMV Headquarters at 4000 Jackson Avenue, Austin Texas 78731. Telework may be available based on TxDMV operational needs.

State

Title:

Accountant IV

To apply for this position, select the “Apply Online” button. Complete your on-line applicant profile and the State of Texas Application for Employment. TxDMV does not accept paper applications.

Effective January 23, 2026:

You will be required to attach a resume to your application which will be used for screening purposes.

• Please ensure your résumé is detailed and specific, including a full employment history (full time or part time), education, licenses, and skills.
• Your résumé must include the month and year for start and end dates for each listed employer.
• Failure to fully complete the application requirements and pre-screening questions may disqualify you for consideration for this position.

Applicants who require accommodation for the interview process should contact Human Resources at  when contacted to schedule an interview.

Our mission at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is to serve, protect and advance the citizens and industries in the state with quality motor vehicle related services. We are a dynamic state agency dedicated to customer service, consumer protection and the success of motor vehicle-related industries.

Performs complex (journey-level) accounting work related to the general ledger and financial reporting for the Accounting Operations section of the Finance & Operations Division at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). Work involves preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data from numerous systems, performing reconciliations and processing journal entries to clear discrepancies, and presenting information to management. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position reports to the Director of Accounting.

• Performs detailed reconciliations between the Centralized Accounting & Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) at the cash and appropriation levels.
• Prepares accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reports, and schedules in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and agency/state/federal requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR), the Annual Report of Nonfinancial Data, and other external financial submissions, including supporting documentation and work papers.
• Analyzes financial data, identifies trends or discrepancies, and provides recommendations to improve financial processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Reviews and interprets complex accounting transactions, policies, and regulations to ensure proper classification and recording in the general ledger.
• Collaborates with internal departments, auditors, and external stakeholders to gather information, respond to inquiries, and support audits or reviews.
• Develops and maintains accounting procedures, documentation, and schedules related to financial close processes.
• Prepares and files annual 1099 reporting requirements with the IRS.
• Prepares and enters quarterly binding encumbrance journals.
• Reconciles capital asset data in the State Property Accounting (SPA) system with internal agency records, general ledger balances, and the Capital Asset Note Submission System (CANSS), including verifying additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and ending balances.
• Reconciles federal and state grant expenditures, prepares quarterly reports, and processes reimbursements.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service in a professional manner to agency employees and managers.
• Required to attend work regularly and adhere to approved work hours in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• May travel up to 5% of the time. May drive and travel to attend and represent the Department at meetings, seminars and conferences.
• Travel by car (may include flying). May include overnight travel.
• May train others.
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