Accountant II: Farm Office & Agribusiness Operations

Job Title

Accountant II - Farm Office - Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Logistics Division - Hilltop Unit (025375)

MAL DIVISION - MAL/OFFENDER TRANS

United States - Texas - GATESVILLE

Business and Financial Operations

Regular

Full-time
Travel:
Moderate

$3,775.97 (RET 2.5% Less)
Pay Basis:
Monthly

Yes

No

Non-exempt

Job Posted:
May 14, 2026 5:00:00 AM
Closing Date:
May 27, 2026 4:59:00 AM

Performs routine accounting work. Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, and reports. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• A. Coordinates office accounting operations to include offender and clerical staff activities; audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with agency and departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes; prepares financial statements, spreadsheets, and reports; and prepares and processes general journal entries to include purchases, orders, cost data, and budget items.
• B. Audits financial records and periodic reports for accuracy; researches and reconciles discrepancies and errors; and prepares and enters journals in an automated financial system.
• C. Reviews departmental accounting records, expenditure, and expense records; and reconciles credit card statements, Lonestar payments, and Advanced Purchasing and Inventory Control Systems (ADPICS) receiving reports.
• D. Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records; and maintains financial records and files to include records retention documentation.
• E. Prepares requisitions for departmental purchases; prepares documentation for payment authorization; and conducts and maintains inventory balances.
• F. Provides technical assistance to departmental staff.
• * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

• Education, Experience, and Training
  • 1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
  • 2. Two years full‑time wage‑earning accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or statistical analysis experience. Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by CHEA or the USDE may be substituted for each six months of experience.
• Knowledge and Skills
  • 1. Knowledge of inventory and stock control methods and procedures.
  • 2. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems preferred.
  • 3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred.
  • 4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
  • 5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
  • 6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • 7. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
  • 8. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
  • 9. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
  • 10. Skill in problem‑solving techniques.
  • 11. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.
  • 12. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand‑alone or local area network environment preferred.

• A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
• B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
• C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.