PUCT, Accounts Payable Accountant; Accountant III

Agency Information

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Applications Must Contain a Complete Employment History, Including:

• Job title
• Dates of employment
• Name of employer
• Supervisor's name and phone number
• Description of duties performed, demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position

Important: Resumes do not replace the required information on the CAPPS State of Texas application. Applications stating, "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted. The employment history provided on your resume must be consistent with the employment history on your application. Material, omissions, discrepancies, or conflicting employment information between the resume and State of Texas Application will result in an incomplete application and will not receive further consideration for the position.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all required information and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and submitted at the time of application.

Applicants must meet all required minimum qualifications to be considered for this position. The application must clearly demonstrate how the applicant meets the required minimum qualifications. Failure to provide sufficient information to verify minimum qualifications may result in the application not being further considered.

• Resume

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Financial Resources is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to support its operations through moderately complex accounting work. This position performs professional accounting functions involving financial transactions, reconciliations reporting, and compliance with state accounting requirements and agency policies. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who values accuracy, accountability, and supporting sound financial operations within a state agency environment.

• ​Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full‑time professional accounting work experience performing duties such as accounts payable, general ledger entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, or budget‑related accounting work.
• Additional full‑time accounting experience may be substituted for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Experience using CAPPS Financials and USAS.
• Experience performing accounting work in a Texas state government agency or other public‑sector governmental entity.
• Experience supporting financial audits, reconciliations, or internal control processes.

The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees may request an alternative work schedule in accordance with the PUCT’s Alternative Work Schedule Policy. Approval of such requests is based on business needs and management discretion and is not guaranteed.

Newly hired employees are required to complete a waiting period before becoming eligible to telecommute. After 30 days of employment and with supervisor approval, a new hire may telecommute up to one day per week. After 90 days of employment and with supervisor approval, a new hire may telecommute up to two days per week. Supervisors may require new hires to report to the office more frequently if necessary to support training, performance, or business needs.

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at:
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