TDA – General Ledger Accountant

Salary Information: B22, $5,500 – $6,175.00/MO.
State Classification: 1020 – Accountant V
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Posting Number: 26-57278-3R
Location:
Austin, TX
Telework Option: TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work.

The Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Services Division supports TDA programs by performing financial duties in the areas of accounting, budget, purchasing, contracting, accounts payable, and payroll. The Accounting Section manages the agency general ledger, prepares the Annual Financial Report, administers cash management, and develops agency financial reports. TDA receives and distributes grant funds, and Accounting provides additional oversight to grant program disbursements and reporting.

The General Ledger Accountant will perform highly complex (senior level) accounting work. Analyze and audit financial information for accuracy and compliance with department policies and procedures and state and federal statutes. Responsible for preparing journal vouchers for account clearing; reconciling various accounts, inter-agency communication; and assisting with Annual Financial Report (AFR) preparation. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Analyze and prepare monthly financial reports; prepare annual financial statements, reports, schedules and exhibits.

Prepare, review, and process general ledger accounting entries in both Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

Develop, coordinate or produce complex reports, including Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) and Benefits Proportional by Method of Finance (APS 011).

Analyze and prepare federal cash reconciliations between federal draw down system, CAPPS and USAS.

Audit, analyze the cash processing activities to ensure entries and adjustments are made to proper accounts.

Assist in responding to State Auditor, External Auditors, and or Internal Auditor reports to ensure recommendations are adequately addressed and implemented.

Audit, analyze and recommend improvements, adaptations or revisions to procedures.

Prepares complex financial paperwork involving the use of advance Microsoft Excel functions.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field. (One year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).

Three (3) years of work experience in government and/or state agency accounting or finance.

Experience with Annual Financial Report (AFR) preparation.

Experience preparing complex account reconciliation.

Experience with State of Texas accounting system Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel (CAPPS), USAS and/or other accounting software and systems.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Education/Certifcation Subclause: A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field or CPA with active certification recognized in the state of Texas can substitute for an undergraduate degree and two (2) years of work experience.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.

Masters’ degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or similar field.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state laws pertaining to public funds, governmental finance and automated accounting systems, and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records.

Skill in providing customer service excellence…