TMD - Accountant II (Accounts Payable Accountant - Camp Mabry) (00049381)
Organization: TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Camp Mabry Training Site 2200 W 35th STREET Austin 78703
Job: Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
State Job Code: 1014
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 16
Salary (Pay Basis): 4,250.00 - 4,800.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Posting: Apr 23, 2025, 2:32:16 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

ABOUT US:

Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state’s senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State & Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).
Our Vision: America’s premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.
Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

Performs routine (journey-level) accounting work for the Finance Department. Work involves maintaining preparing, posting and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents or reports. Work involves preparing and posting purchase vouchers in an assigned appendix or accounting area. Cross trains in other accounting areas or appendices. Specializes in accounts payable and financial reporting and in the knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations that apply to each. Reports to the Accounting Manager and works under moderate supervision with minimal latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.
WORK HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required. (Substitution Allowed)

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business, accounting, finance, economics or related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of full-time experience in accounting or bookkeeping is required.
• Experience using Microsoft applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Four or more years of full-time experience in accounting or bookkeeping is preferred.
• Experience using USAS (Uniform Statewide Accounting System) and TINS (Texas Identification Number System) is preferred.
• Experience using CAPPS (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System) is preferred.
• Experience working in a military environment is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Background Investigation. Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). Selected candidate must pass a federal security background investigation. The process includes a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and fingerprinting. New employees must complete and sign the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Form SF85.
• Eligibility to Work in the U.S. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Military Department participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate having and maintaining legal authorization to work in the United States. Failure to present such authorization within the time specified by the U.S. Department of Labor will result in the offer being rescinded.
• Sponsorship. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• Upon hire with the State of Texas, males between the ages of 18 through 25 must provide proof of registration or exemption with the Selective Service. For further information, visit the Selective Service website at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfVerification.aspx.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systems

Skill in:

• using effective written and verbal communication
• conveying information in a clear and concise manner
• operating a personal computer and other office equipment such as copiers, printers and fax machines

Ability to:

• review work for accuracy
• accurately perform numerical detailed work
• make mathematical computations
• prepare financial and accounting documents
• communicate effectively
• establish effective working relationships with others
• sit and operate a personal computer for long periods
• lift or move up to 25 pounds

• Classifies, codes, posts and balances financial accounting documents and records.
• Performs routine level accounting duties and data entry with accuracy.
• Computes, analyzes, prepares and processes purchase or travel vouchers and encumbrances, utilizing the accounts payable system and maintains related documentation.
• Prepares, processes and validates journal vouchers, accounting documents and transactions and initiates corrective action where necessary.
• Verifies, audits and performs reconciliation of payment vouchers between reports, vouchers and warrants or direct deposits.
• Reconciles accounts, bank statements, credit card statements or appropriation balances.
• Reviews accounting records to ensure agency assets are accounted for properly.
• Researches, analyzes and coordinates payment discrepancies.
• Tracks invoices to ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
• Recommends improvements, adaptations or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
• Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies & procedures handbook.
• May occasionally work evenings, weekends or holidays.
• Performs related work as assigned.
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