Senior General Ledger Accountant — Public Sector

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health & Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Longevity Pay

Dental

Vision

Dependent Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Services Division seeks a General Ledger Accountant in Austin, TX to perform highly complex accounting work and ensure accuracy in accordance with state policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, three years in government accounting, and proficiency with CAPPS, USAS, and MS Excel, with strong analytical abilities to support AFR preparation and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field.
• Three (3) years of work experience in government and/or state agency accounting or finance.
• Experience with Annual Financial Report (AFR) preparation.
• Experience preparing complex account reconciliation.
• Experience with CAPPS/USAS or other accounting software and systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare monthly financial reports and annual financial statements, reports, schedules and exhibits.
• Prepare, review, and process general ledger accounting entries in CAPPS and USAS.
• Develop or coordinate complex reports (CMIA, APS 011).
• Analyze and prepare federal cash reconciliations between federal draw down system, CAPPS and USAS.
• Audit and improve cash processing and ensure accurate entries and adjustments.
• Assist with responding to auditors and implementing recommendations.
• Follow TDA policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree or CPA substitute

Tools

CAPPS

USAS

Job description

The Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Services Division seeks a General Ledger Accountant in Austin, TX to perform highly complex accounting work and ensure accuracy in accordance with state policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, three years in government accounting, and proficiency with CAPPS, USAS, and MS Excel, with strong analytical abilities to support AFR preparation and financial reporting.