Senior Accountant - AR & State Hospital Audits (Travel)

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for full-time

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an Accountant IV for Accounts Receivable focusing on SSLC/SH. The role involves complex accounting, reconciling multi-system balances, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and state policies.

You will travel across Texas (up to 30%), assist AR teams, and act as a subject matter expert while supporting CAPPS, USAS, and ARTS across SSLC/SH divisions. This is a full-time, on-site position in Austin, TX with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and financial operations.
• Experience with automated accounting systems.
• Experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Acrobat, Outlook).
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial records.
• Reviews reconciliation reports monthly or quarterly and resolves discrepancies.
• Travel across Texas to conduct audits (up to 30%).
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for AR SSLC/SH team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Government accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Four-year college degree (preferred)

Tools

CAPPS Financials

PeopleSoft Financials

ARTS

USAS

MS Excel

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an Accountant IV for Accounts Receivable focusing on SSLC/SH. The role involves complex accounting, reconciling multi-system balances, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and state policies.

You will travel across Texas (up to 30%), assist AR teams, and act as a subject matter expert while supporting CAPPS, USAS, and ARTS across SSLC/SH divisions. This is a full-time, on-site position in Austin, TX with competitive benefits.