Accountant III - AR Hotline

Career Opportunities:
Accountant III - AR Hotline (21043)

Posting 21043
-Posted
09/04/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- HHSC Accounting

- Business and Financial Operations

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

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Title:

Accountant III - AR Hotline

Job Title:

Accountant III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:HHSC Accounting
Posting Number:21043
Closing Date:09/18/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range:$4,500.00-$4,800.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-18
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
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Location:


Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations:Austin
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Accountant III
- Accounts Receivable (AR) Hotline

This position is in the Chief Financial Office’s Accounting Department.

If you have experience in research, customer service, reconciliation, accounting, bookkeeping, or cash-handling, this job opportunity is for you.

• Receive and prepare refund requests, fund moves, claim setups and additional requests sent in via email and USPS.
• Process and keep all client information remitted to the agency confidential.
• Research, analyze, sort, and process financial data utilizing multiple client-based accounting systems.
• Backup additional tasks and areas of Accounts Receivable (AR) as assigned by management.
• All tasks are performed in accordance with Federal and State guidelines managed by Senate Bill 245. Funds must be deposited within 72 hours of receipt.

Job Description:

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position will be responsible for billing, collections, reconciliation, and late fee assessments for Access Rules. In addition, this position will be responsible for the following tasks.

• Communicate with internal and external accounting teams via phone, email, and MS Team meetings to prepare and process fund move requests, claim setups, refunds, and any additional incoming tasks.
• Answer incoming client calls and make outbound phone calls regarding client account information.
• Verify the accuracy of client account information and request workflow logs to address discrepancies.
• Monitor the progress of workflow log requests from clients in the Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS).
• You will need three years of customer service, accounting, bookkeeping, or cash-handling experience using an automated accounting system.
• You will need at least three years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Prepare refund requests, SARS, and fund moves sent to the ARTS Corrections inbox. Billing, collections,…