Accountant III - Financial Operations - Brad Livingston Administrative Head at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Huntsville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Auditing, Financial operations, Purchasing, Microsoft Office Suite, Financial reporting, Reconciliation, Budgeting, Data analysis, Technical reporting, Problem-solving, Communication, Automated financial systems, Generally accepted accounting principles, Inventory control

Industry

Government Administration

Description

JOB SUMMARY Performs moderately complex accounting work. Work involves assisting in the preparation of financial statements, records, documents, and reports. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Researches and reconciles accounts receivable, customer orders, budget, and expenditures and reports findings; reviews and maintains adequate agency accounting records to include expenditures, sales, appropriations, expenses, and revenue collection records; and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly. B. Serves as a consultant to agency administration, departments, factories, facilities, internal and external customers, and other organizational units regarding complex accounting work on financial and accounting matters, customer service matters, property and equipment controls, and purchasing requisition matters. C. Assists in planning procedures and regulations to track and record agency expenditures, funds, and appropriations, to include revenue collected and deposited; prepares manual revisions and related forms; and recommends improvements, new control systems, and revisions to operating procedures. D. Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures, sales, and budget balances for agency programs; and prepares technical reports on expenditures, sales, and budget items. E. Audits financial records and periodic reports for accuracy and conformance with legal and departmental procedures and regulations; researches and reconciles discrepancies; and prepares and submits journals to agency accounting. F. Prepares, codes, and posts accounting system journals to record Texas Correctional Industries Department sales to agency unit-based budgets, departments, and warehouses; and prepares technical reports to monitor inventory demand and controls. * 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, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 2. Four years full-time, wage-earning accounting, auditing, financial operations, or purchasing experience. 3. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred. 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 organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 7. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 8. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 9. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 10. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system. 11. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications. 12. Skill to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data and work accurately with numerical detail. 13. Skill to research and resolve complex financial discrepancies and inquiries. 14. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, 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

The accountant performs moderately complex accounting tasks, including reconciling accounts receivable, managing budget expenditures, and preparing financial reports. They also serve as a consultant to agency departments regarding financial matters, property controls, and purchasing requisitions.