Senior Accountant - Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for an experienced Accountant (Accountant VI-VII) to work in the Financial Services Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You'll Earn

The salary is $6,250.00 - $8,750.00 a month ($75,000.00 - $105,000.00 a year). Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What You'll Do

This is a job that performs advanced to highly advanced accounting work. Work involves the oversight and/or preparation of financial analyses and reports, reconciliations, accounting system entries, and Annual Financial Report (AFR) schedules, exhibits, and notes.

• Oversees the allocation of state and federal funds to agency operating programs and develops suitable plans for validating and matching the various federal funds used in financing agency operations.
• Assists in the planning, development, and submission of the agency's annual financial report in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts requirements.
• Audits general journal entries
• Prepares and reviews general ledger accounting entries and reconciliation of financial transactions.
• Prepares PIFA reports for the non-profits.
• Serves as the Public Funds Investment Officer for the non-profits.
• Serves as back-up for other General Ledger and federal grants accounting staff.
• Reviews and writes procedures as necessary.
• Assists with preparation of the Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) and Operating Budget, Assists with preparation of the annual non-financial reports.
• Oversees and/or prepares the monthly reconciliation of agency revenues and expenditures, cash, and accounts.

How You'll Qualify

Accountant VI

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or related field; and
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a related field.

Accountant VII

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or related field; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a related field.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will substitute for two (2) years of experience.

You're a Great Fit with

• Certified Public Accountant.
• Experience in the oversight of federal funds.
• Experience using the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) financials and using State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It's a great job for a professional who is pursuing a career in government accounting. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.