Accountant III
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager
Date:
Aug 28, 2026
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Functional
Title:
Accountant III
Job Title:
Accountant III - Inv Processing
Agency:
Dept of State Health Services
Department:
Accounts Payable
Posting Number: 17979
Closing Date: 09/04/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $4,782.83 - $5,500.00
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Shift: Day
Telework:
Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RBB)
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The Accountant III performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting and financial analysis work within the Accounts Payable division. The role is primarily responsible for preparing, auditing, entering, and posting a wide range of encumbered and unencumbered vouchers while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to daily processing schedules. The position provides technical guidance to program and budget staff, researches and resolves voucher or funding discrepancies, and supports workflow efficiency through task tracking, documentation management, and training contributions.
The Accountant III utilizes financial systems such as CAPPS, Invoice Tracking, Excel, and Word to perform daily duties. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment and is eligible for hybrid telework.
- EJF #1: (50%) Voucher Preparation and Processing. Prepares, audits, enters, and posts a variety of encumbered and unencumbered vouchers in accordance with established accounting standards and agency procedures. Coordinates daily payment voucher posting activities to ensure processing schedules and deadlines are consistently met. Verifies that all vouchers include complete and accurate supporting documentation and the required authorizations prior to processing. Collaborates with program staff to secure appropriate funding and resolve any fund coding or budget related discrepancies.
Utilizes software applications such as CAPPS, Invoice Tracking, Excel, and Word to perform daily duties. - EJF #2: (20%) Subject Matter Expertise and Technical Assistance. Provides subject matter expertise in vouchers and payments. Identifies voucher, documentation, or funding discrepancies and collaborates with program and budget staff to resolve issues. Conducts research to ensure accuracy, prevent duplicate payments, and maintain compliance with agency and state accounting requirements.
- EJF #3: (15%) Assignment Tracking and Records Management. Maintains accurate tracking of assigned tasks to ensure the timely processing of vouchers, payments, and related activities. Communicates status updates and processing issues to program and budget staff. Ensures all vouchers and financial documents are properly documented, archived, and retained in accordance with agency policies and records management requirements. Reviews weekly performance tracking and status reports.
- EJF #4: (5%) Training and Workflow Support. Supports managers in performance development, staff training, and workflow coordination. May assist in onboarding new team members and contribute to the creation and maintenance of training materials, job aids, and process documentation. Identifies opportunities to improve procedures and enhance…
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