Accountant VII

Career Opportunities:
Accountant VII (21257)

Posting 21257
-Posted
09/10/2026

- Dept of State Health Services

- Financial Reporting Unit

- Business and Financial Operations

- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits:

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .

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  Accountant VII
• Job Title: Accountant VII
• Agency: Dept of State Health Services
• Department: Financial Reporting Unit
• Posting Number: 21257
• Closing Date: 09/24/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $7,833.00
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
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• Job Location City: Austin
• Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RBB)
• Other Locations: Austin
• MOS Codes: X,651X,751X,,A,70C,90A,36B,89A,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN
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This position reports to the Financial Reporting Unit Manager and serves as Team Lead. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) accounting work with minimal supervision and extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of CAPPS Financial and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and requires working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and federal and state rules and regulations relating to DSHS financial operations.

Work involves complex and precise accounting work preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of financial analyses and reports, including but not limited to: the Agency's Annual Financial Report and Annual Non-Financial Report, the Agency Federal Indirect Cost Rate Proposal/Plan, the Agency Fee Manual, and Property Accounting. Performs tasks and responsibilities related to establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls;

and contributing to the preparation of agency budgets. Monitors financial activity, audits, prepares complex journal entries, analyzes USAS and CAPPS Financial coding elements for proper transaction classification. Serves as backup to Unit Manager and as such, may supervise and lead the work of others. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Prepares, coordinates, and directs the planning, development, and submission of the agency’s financial reporting in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts, and applicable State and Federal requirements. This reporting includes but is not limited to: the Agency's Annual Financial Report and Annual Non-Financial Report, the Agency Federal Indirect Cost Rate Proposal/Plan, the Agency Fee Manual, and Property…