THC - Accounts Payable Specialist; Accountant IV Job Austin area,Texas USA,Accounting

Position: THC - Accounts Payable Specialist (Accountant IV) 26-79

Overview

OBJECTIVE:
Under the primary direction of the Accounting Team Lead, this position performs complex accounting and financial analysis work. Work involves providing technical assistance in the examination, review, and analysis of accounting records; preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls; and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of agency reports.

Work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is an onsite position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

Process Expenditure Transfer Vouchers (ETVs), Interagency Transfer Vouchers (ITVs), Cancellations, Reversals, and Re-Issue Vouchers.

Process vouchers for invoices and monthly bills and enter in the CAPPS system for payment.

Process Pro-card vouchers for credit card statements and enter in the CAPPS.

Audit accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with THC policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.

Review and determine appropriate account information to code accounting documents, including but not limited to vouchers, invoices, travel vouchers, and other financial documents.

Review and verify payee information in the Texas Identification Number System (TINS).

Work with program areas and historic sites to get necessary approvals.

Research and reconcile discrepancies in accounts and work with vendors on billing inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies.

Serve as a resource for department staff and provide technical assistance on accounting matters related to voucher processing and tracking.

Keep staff informed of process or policy changes and ensure everyone understands and complies.

Use a variety of software applications, including CAPPS, USAS, Excel, Asana, and Word.

Assist division staff with standard administrative duties, to include processing mail, bank deposits and invoice distribution.

Serve as the backup to other Accounts Payable staff.

Work on assigned projects and assignments as needed.

Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.

Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (one year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college);
Minimum three years’ work experience in accounts payable, accounts received, or revenue collection;
Work experience performing data entry, data processing, and bookkeeping;
The ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure;
Valid Texas driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle; and
May travel up to 10% of the work period.

PREFER:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business, or closely related field;
Work experience using Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), or other accounting software.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Effective verbal and written communication, human relations, and organizational skills;
Knowledge of fiscal programs; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations;
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures;
Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers;
Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software;
Ability to research, analyze, and solve data entry problems;
Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with a diverse group of people;
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
Ability to work effectively under…