Accountant III - AR Voucher

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services in Austin seeks an Accountant III to support Accounts Receivable and voucher processing. You will balance, reconcile, and enter financial data across CAPPS, USAS, ARTS, CAPPS Financials, and PeopleSoft.

The role requires attention to GAAP and government accounting, with collaboration across internal and external teams. In this AR Voucher position, you will respond to inquiries, assist on special projects, and support management.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and financial operations
• Experience with automated accounting systems
• Experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Acrobat, Outlook)
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting; government or nonprofit experience preferred
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Attends work regularly and may follow a specific or rotating shift schedule as required
• Balance and reconcile financial records across CAPPS, USAS, ARTS and related systems
• Process daily revenue transactions and record revenue in the state accounting systems
• Review and reconcile journal documents ensuring accurate entries
• Respond to daily inquiries and support AR management on special projects

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Government accounting

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

CAPPS/USAS/ARTS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

CAPPS

PeopleSoft Financials

ARTS

USAS

Job description

Date

Oct 8, 2026

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title

Accountant III - AR Voucher

Job Title

Accountant III

Agency

Health & Human Services Comm

Department

HHSC Accounting

Posting Number

22200

Closing Date

10/22/2026

Posting Audience

Internal and External

Occupational Category

Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range

$4,500.00 - $4,800.00

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Salary Group

TEXAS-B-18

Shift

Day

Additional Shift

Days (First)

Telework

Not Eligible for Telework

Travel

Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt

Nonexempt

Job Location City

AUSTIN

Job Location Address

4601 W GUADALUPE ST

MOS Codes

3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,90A,36B,89A,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,LS,LSS,PS,SK

Brief Job Description

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees may: Participates in the processing of Accounts Receivable in Fund Accounting. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and enters in the State Accounting systems, ARTS, CAPPS, and USAS. Balances and reconciles financial and accounting documents and records. Maintains and improves the Voucher Unit processes & procedures and suggests improvements needed to management. Responds to all inquiries and provides accurate accounts of revenues/Accounts Receivable balances for agency programs as well as any internal & external entities.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Research and analyze discrepancies between ARTS, CAPPS & USAS systems; reconciles the financial transaction data corresponding across the accounting systems (25%)
• Process daily revenue transactions and moving funds as inquired from the other areas within/outside the agency; reviews Comptroller's Office Daily Financial Report to record the revenue transactions in the systems (25%)
• Review and reconcile the journal documents and keeps the records accurately (20%)
• Respond to daily inquiries and questions related to the AR Voucher Unit from within/outside the agency. (20%)
• Work on special projects assigned by management including ad hoc requests. Support AR management as needed and assigned. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of fiscal programs; governmental accounting; laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
• Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and external to the agency.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to interpret laws and regulations; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials, PeopleSoft Financials, Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS), and USAS.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria (ISCs)

• Experience in accounting and financial operations
• Experience with automated accounting systems
• Experience in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Acrobat, Outlook)
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting. Accounting experience in State Government or Non-Profit organization is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred, however, Each year of experience may substitute for one year of college on a year for year basis up to four years.

Additional Information

NA

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Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

Nearest Major Market

Austin