Accountant II - Billing Unit - Parole Division - Austin (025300) at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Austin, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classifying, Coding, Posting, Balancing, Auditing, Reconciling, Researching, Monitoring, Preparing, Reviewing, Communicating, Coordinating, Interpreting, Problem-Solving, Data Analysis, Record Keeping

Industry

Government Administration

Description

JOB SUMMARY 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial accounting documents and records in an automated system; receives and processes vendor invoices for payment of various services; and reviews and audits completed financial records for accuracy and conformance with legal and departmental standards, policies, procedures, and regulations. B. Prepares and processes accounting documents and operations reports; audits accounting controls and records of financial transactions; and researches and reconciles discrepancies and reports findings. C. Monitors vendor contracts for compliance with agency policies and procedures; maintains contract vendor master lists; and prepares, reviews, and maintains record keeping and files of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly. D. Provides technical assistance to departmental and agency staff performing accounting transactions; and recommends improvements, adaptations, and revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 2. Three years full-time, wage-earning accounts payable experience in a financial operation. 3. Experience in the automated processing of purchasing documents preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of automated financial information systems. 2. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems. 3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred. 4. Knowledge of agency and departmental accounting system procedures preferred. 5. Knowledge of state governmental accounting requirements and rules preferred. 6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 10. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 12. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. 13. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system. 14. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications. 15. Skill to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data. 16. Skill to research and resolve discrepancies and inquiries. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 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.

Responsibilities

This role involves performing routine accounting work, which includes maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing financial statements, records, and reports using an automated system. Essential functions cover classifying and coding documents, processing vendor invoices, auditing financial records for compliance, and monitoring vendor contracts.