Regional Accountant II

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Telework eligible

Job summary

HHSC, Region 7 Administration in Austin, Texas, is seeking an Accountant II to perform advanced accounting and analysis. The role handles purchase vouchers, CAPPS Financials processing, and expense monitoring to ensure compliance with contractual limits.

The candidate will prepare financial and statistical reports, assist in budget projections, and serve as Super User for purchasing requisitions. Telework is eligible for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; a four-year college degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting or related financial work.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
• Experience using CAPPS, USAS or equivalent accounting systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attends regular, predictable schedule as per agency policy.
• Receives invoices and prepares purchase vouchers for payment using CAPPS Financials.
• Ensures valid purchase orders and contracts before processing payments.
• Monitors contract PO amounts to ensure expenses stay within limits and follows up with vendors.
• Provides statistical and financial reports to support regional budgeting and cost pool tracking.
• Acts as Super User or backup in purchasing requisition processes.

Skills

Payment policies

Procurement policies

Advanced accounting

CAPPS Financials

Microsoft Excel

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAPPS Financials

USAS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: Regional Accountant II

Job Title: Accountant II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Region 7 Administration

Posting Number: 22041

Closing Date: 04/02/2027

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $3,409.83- $4,252.00

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-16

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4616 W HOWARD LN

Other Locations: Austin

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

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Brief Job Description

Perform advanced level accounting and analysis work applying accepted HHSC policies and procedures for the preparation and maintenance of accounting records. Performs technical and detailed work to process purchase vouchers for goods and services, utilizing CAPPS Financials. Reconciles and verifies invoices, contracts and requisition forms against purchase vouchers to ensure proper coding and documentation for accuracy of payments and auditing purposes. Monitors and analyzes expenses for Regional Administrative Contracts to ensure that expenses don’t exceed contracted limits. Maintains automated Financial Management Workbook to track regional cost pool and program overhead expenditures to support reporting requirements and to develop budget projections. Receives and responds to inquiries from staff and vendors in reference to Accounts Payable and Financial Services Operations. Initiates process to obtain new vendor TIN numbers. Retrieves and compiles information using CAPPS Financials, Excel and accounting skills to develop and prepare statistical and financial reports to summarize financial transactions which impact the regional budget. Follow up with field staff and Business Services staff to verify completion and received dates on services and items received. Serve as Super User or back up Super User in the purchasing requisition process.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Receives invoices and prepares purchase vouchers for the payment of goods and services utilizing CAPPS Financials. Ensures that there is a valid purchase order for encumbered purchases and a valid contract for leases, janitorial and other contracted services, before processing payment. Ensures the timely payment of invoices to avoid the assessments of interest payments, including coordinating and follow-up with Business Services to obtain the appropriate CAPPS receiving reports and verification that services were received. Monitors the contract purchase orders to ensure that the expense amount does not exceed the contracted amount. Runs the Voucher Aging Report. Follows up with vendors to request invoices for outstanding accounts payable. Resolves payment discrepancies, answers inquiries from staff, vendors and central office. (50%)
• Serve as Super User or backup Super User in the purchasing process which includes the tracking of requisitions. Receives RAS Wizard and reviews for appropriate department ID, origin code, and bill to codes. Enters the RAS wizard in CAPPS Financials following the requisitions entry process. Logs the requisitions number as required. Communicates and follows up with PCS to ensure that purchase order numbers are assigned and that purchase order is correct and complete. (15%)
• May assist in the management of the cost pool office supply ordering system, to include review of the approved cost pool office supply list and update based on information in the TXSmartBuy purchasing system. (15%)
• Compiles and analyzes information and expenses data to develop and prepare financial and statistical reports that are used by the Regional Financial Services Manager to monitor the regional budget expenditure and to make budget projections. Assists in the maintenance of the regional workbook for regional cost pool. (15%)
• Processes accounts receivable by receiving checks from vendors and providers and preparing receipt for credit to appropriate dept. ID and budget period. (5%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge of payment policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of advanced accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of automated financial systems such as: CAPPS financials and USAS.
• Skill in the use of standard agency computer hardware and software, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in working accurately with numerical data and mathematical computations.
• Skill in analyzing, auditing, consolidating, and interpreting accounting and budget data.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining accounting controls and operating reports.
• Skill in using calculators, personal computer, the internet, and related office equipment.
• Ability to analyze expenditure information to perform statistical analysis and budget projections.
• Ability to conduct the business of the unit in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and work with short deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications

• Valid Class C Driver's License

Initial Screening

• High School Diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Experience in performing accounting, auditing, budgeting or related financial or accounting work. Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general journal. Experience in gathering and analyzing data and producing statistical or financial reports. Experience in computer usage including Microsoft Office. Experience using automated accounting or financial systems such as CAPPS, USAS or equivalent. Ability to communicate effectively in writing as demonstrated in the application.

Additional Information

Ability to assist with emergency/disaster situations throughout the state. Ability to travel which may include overnight stays. Please note that while the posted salary range for this position is $3,409.83 to $4,252.00, only former and current Health and Human Services Commission employees will be offered a salary above $3,409.83. Current employees promoting into this position will be offered a salary that meets Human Resources salary guidelines for promoting employees. Former employees may be offered a salary above $3,409.83 if they have recent, comparable experience. Recent experience includes experience within one year prior to the application closing date. Applicants who are not current or former Health and Human Services Commission employees will be offered a salary of $3,409.83. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

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.