USNLX Ability Jobs

USNLX Ability Careers

Job Information

TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT TMD - Accountant III (Financial Accountant) in AUSTIN, Texas

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00048189 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETED ONLINE THROUGH CAPPS RECRUIT AT: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00048189 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however, applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en) Your job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions. Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. NOTES TO THE APPLICANT: TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer our Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate. The Texas Military Department provides a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to: Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent) Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures Robust free training access through Texas Military Departments Web-Based Learning Program Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs Military membership is not required for this position. 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)andthe Texas State Guard (TXSG). Our Vision: Americas 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 moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work for the Financial Department. Work involves maintaining, preparing, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements; preparing and posting complex vouchers in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS); and preparing reports. Reports to the Accounting Manager and works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. WORK HOURS: Monday Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Providestechnical assistance to accounting staff on processing transactions and other activities. Audits and monitors error reports using Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and CAPPS and initiates corrective actions. Researches and resolves past due amounts, fees, fines and/or taxes. Prepares periodic analyses of program fund balances and expenditures and prepares technical reports on program estimates, expenditure data and budget items. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes. Classifies, codes, posts and balances financial and accounting documents and records for federally funded programs of the Master Cooperative Agreement as well as state funded programs. Reviews agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense, and revenue collection records of federally funded programs and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly. Maintains adequate records of federal program expenditures, funds, appropriations and expenses, and revenue collected and deposited. Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and/or budget balances for agency programs. Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, credit card statements, or appropriation balances and report findings. Assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures. Computes, analyzes, prepares, and processes purchase or travel vouchers and encumbrances, utilizing the accounts payable system and maintains related documentation. Processes complex payments and ensures monthly reconciliation. 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. Tracks invoices to ensure payments are made in a timely manner. Recommends improvements, adaptations or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures. Mentors, trains and assists Accounting II team members. Assists with keeping Accountant II and Accountant III processes current; serves as back up to Accountant II as needed. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies procedures handbook. May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters, and other missions, to include holidays and weekends. Performs related work as assigned. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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, or related field preferred. SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED: Additional years offull-time experience in accounting and financial operations may substitute for required education on a year-per-year basis. EXPERIENCE: Three years experience in accounting and financial operations is required. Experience using Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word,

DirectEmployers