PUCT, Accounts Payable Accountant; Accountant III

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) regulates the state's electric, telecommunications, and water & sewer utilities and provides customer assistance in resolving complaints.

Financial Resources is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to support its operations through moderately complex accounting work. The position performs professional accounting functions involving financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance with state accounting requirements and agency policies.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) 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, including any form of telecommuting, is at management's discretion.

New hires become eligible to telecommute with supervisor approval after completing 30 to 90 days of employment.

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the Military Crosswalk for Accounts Payable Accountant are encouraged to apply. Please provide the required DD Form 214 or equivalent documentation.

• Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All information provided in connection with an employment application must be accurate and complete.
• If the position requires it, licensure as a Professional Engineer or to practice law in Texas will be verified through the respective state boards.
• A satisfactory driving record is necessary for driving a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
• For males born on or after January 1, 1960, PUC will verify Selective Service registration.
• PUC participates in the EVerify+ system to confirm employment eligibility; all candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the EVerify+ employment eligibility process.
• PUC does not sponsor work authorization or have a formal STEM OPT extension program.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check pursuant to Texas Government Code 411.14031 and USA 12.107 after a conditional offer is made.
• PUC employees are subject to certain restrictions on investments, professional activities, and relationships with public utilities.
• PUC has a Post-Employment Restriction; details furnished upon request.
• PUC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

• Newly hired employees must successfully complete their six-month probationary period and have a satisfactory performance review on file before becoming eligible to apply for other positions within PUCT.
• Employees who transfer to a new position or division must remain in their new role for at least six months and have a satisfactory performance review before applying for another position within PUCT.
• Employees are not eligible to apply for positions within their classification series in their current division, except for supervisory positions within the same classification series.
• Advancement within a classification series in the same division occurs through the promotional process based on demonstrated performance at the high level.

Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member may be 6% less than the recommended salary.

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