Senior Accountant, Government Finance & Compliance

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Banking seeks an experienced accounting professional to perform advanced accounting work, budgeting, and financial analysis under the direction of the Director of Administrative Services.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, maintaining accounting systems, and reviewing vouchers and journal entries while supporting travel, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Leadership and ability to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with state accounting laws and regulations.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses and reports.
• Manages general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Oversees annual 1099 verification and reporting deadlines.
• Provides technical assistance to staff and develops procedures.

Job description

The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.

General Description:

Performs advanced accounting work and may assign, and/or review the work of others for Self-Directed, Semi-Independent agency. Work involves preparing financial analysis, budgets, reconciliations, and reports; establishing, improving, and maintaining accounting systems, procedures, and controls. May review the work of others and provide backup support in the areas of travel, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Administrative Services with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties:

• Ensures compliance with state laws and regulations pertaining to state accounting and historical document management.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis, reconciliations, and reports.
• Prepares and coordinates the planning, development, and submission of the Department’s Annual Financial and Non-Financial Reports in accordance with proper accounting principles and oversight agencies.
• Prepares and reviews general ledger accounting entries and reconciliation of financial transactions.
• Manages quarterly allocation and billing to other agencies under the Texas Finance Commission.
• Reviews and approves accounting vouchers, deposits, and journal entries.
• Manages annual 1099 verification and distribution in accordance with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and IRS deadlines.
• Acts as the Department’s primary Security Coordinator.
• Provides technical assistance to other departmental staff performing accounting transactions.
• Creates and/or revises department policies and procedures.
• Serves as a backup to department Accountants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is required. Each year of related accounting experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
• Five years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and/or budget.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is required. Each year of related accounting experience at a state agency may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
• Six years of experience in financial administration, fiscal accounting, budgeting, and/or reporting at a State of Texas agency.

Preferred Qualification:

• Five years of experience in accounting or financial analysis at State of Texas agency.
• Experience in CAPPS Financials, HR/Payroll, USAS and State Property Accounting
• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar from an accredited university.
• Six years of experience in accounting or financial analysis at State of Texas agency.
• Five years of experience in CAPPS Financials, HR/Payroll, USAS and State Property Accounting

Special Requirements:

• Position requires minimal overnight travel, up to 5%.
• Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Driver’s license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection.
• This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity.
• Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile.
• Final applicants will be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of financial administration, budget control, fiscal accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
• Knowledge of state laws pertaining to public funds, governmental finance, and the use of electronic accounting equipment.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted According Principles (GAAP) and ability to apply.
• Ability to direct accounting programs.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations to apply accounting theory.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements.
• Ability to budget funds and set up accounting and internal control systems.
• Proficiency in operating personal computers using Microsoft applications to include Access, Excel and Word.
• Ability to direct and supervise others, direct accounting programs, budget funds, set up accounting systems, understand and interpret laws and regulations and interpret and apply complex accounting theory.
• Above average skills in written and verbal communication.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to frequently perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive use of a personal computer, copiers, printers, telephone and client/customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.

Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. Position requires frequent work under stress, as a team member and in direct contact with others. Travel is less than 5% with minimal overnight stays.

How to Apply:

To submit your application for employment, select Apply for Job via CAPPS Candidate Gateway . Create and/or Login to your online applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.

All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes are required.

Transcripts:

If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be uploaded in CAPPS for your application to be considered complete. Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE member credential evaluation service. Please contact [e-mail] immediately if you are having difficulty uploading transcripts to your application.

Applications Submitted through Work in Texas:

Applicants may submit applications through Work in Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete work history, education and the supplemental questions in CAPPS to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Candidate Gateway and access your profile.

Remarks: State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming “directly or indirectly indebted to or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner.” See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107.

Those selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone. Final male applicants between the ages of 18 to 26 will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the selective service system.

E-Verify: This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at [phone].