TWDB - 25-115: Accounts Payable Accountant Team Lead (Accountant VI-VII) (00049971)
Organization: TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: TWDB Stephen F Austin Bldg 1700 Congress Ave PO Box 13231 Austin 78711
Job: Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code: 1022 1024
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 24 26
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,500.00 - 8,000.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Aug 6, 2025, 8:41:53 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Performs advanced (senior-level) to highly advanced (senior-level) accounting work necessary for the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board. Serves as the Team Lead of the Accounts Payable Team in the Financial Operations Division. Work involves preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of reconciliations, financial analyses and reports. Establishes, maintains and/or oversees accounting systems, procedures, and controls. Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of presentation and training material. May train others and plan, assign, and/or review the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable to extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Financial Operations Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Accountant VI - Seven years of accounting and financial operations experience.
• Accountant VII - Nine years of accounting and financial operations experience.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Previous experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financials or other accounting systems.
• Previous experience in Accounts Payable.
• Previous experience in a leadership role.
• Previous state experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Operations Division.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Knowledge of the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), the Uniform Statewide Payroll/ Personnel System (USPS), and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
• Knowledge of the state of Texas financial reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of financial system, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to accounting practices.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in use of internet, email. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements
• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the agency’s strategic plan.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
• Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’ s license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed eight hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to train others.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

• The TWDB is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits of employment, please contact the Human Resources Division for assistance at (512) 475-2142. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 (TTY/TDD).

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