TDA – FOOD & NUTRITION FINANCIAL ANALYST

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for

Paid Holidays

Longevity Pay

Vision

Dependent Optional Life Insurance

Voluntary AD&D Insurance

Health & Dependent care flexible spend

accounts

Job summary

Texas Department of Agriculture in Austin, TX seeks an experienced finance professional to manage federal grant reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation. You will review payment data, reconcile grant awards monthly, and prepare USDA reports.

The role involves developing budgets and assisting in grant management with strong Excel and data modeling skills. The ideal candidate brings a BS in accounting/finance, 3+ years of experience, and a CPA or master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; one year of related work may substitute for one year of college.
• Minimum three years in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Master’s degree or CPA can substitute for degree/experience; preferred for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Review payment data and prepare reports to monitor the financial performance of federal grants.
• Ensure accurate accounting by reconciling grant awards monthly.
• Prepare required federal grant reports for USDA.
• Prepare periodic budget and financial reports, including status updates, reconciliations, adjustments, projections, and journal entries.
• Conduct annual Management Evaluation of the Education Service Center (ESC).
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports for management and the agency.
• Assist in the grant management of the federal awards.
• Develop, monitor, and assist in the development of the federal and state budget for federal grant awards.
• Assist with the preparation of documents for state and federal audits.
• Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Data modeling

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

CPA license

Tools

USAS

CAPPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Information: $5,000 – $5,500.00/MO – B22

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posting Number: 26-57088-3R

Location: Austin, TX

Telework Option: TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review payment data and prepare reports to monitor the financial performance of federal grants.
• Ensure accurate accounting by reconciling grant awards monthly.
• Prepare required federal grant reports for USDA.
• Prepare periodic budget and financial reports, including but not limited to status updates, reconciliations, adjustments, projections, and journal entries.
• Conduct annual Management Evaluation of the Education Service Center (ESC).
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports for management and the agency.
• Assist in the grant management of the federal awards.
• Develop, monitor, and assist in the development of the federal and state budget for federal grant awards.
• Assist with the preparation of documents for state and federal audits.
• Follow all TDA policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a State of Texas Application through CAPPS or WIT – experience listed on the application and/or resume must state how each of the following qualifications are met.

Bachelor’s degree (One year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).

Minimum three (3) years of work experience in finance, accounting, or related field.

Substitution: A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (in good standing) can substitute for an undergraduate degree and for two years of required experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Work experience with State of Texas accounting systems such as Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) or Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of financial analyses and examination procedures for regulated entities, of financial and industry terminology and practices; and of statistical analysis.

Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software (including Microsoft Office); providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; and in data modeling.

Ability to perform and interpret numerical analyses; to interpret statutes; to analyze and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations; to prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; to provide guidance to others; and to to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel, occasionally overnight (up to 5%).

TELEWORK & WORK HOURS

The agency does not offer telework. TDA employees are required to be physically present for work.

The agency’s core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. TDA also provides limited customer service between 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

BENEFITS

• Retirement Plan
• Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees
• Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Vision
• Dependent Optional Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD&D Insurance
• Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.

If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Careers Section, you may check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and then selecting My Submissions. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section.

*A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver’s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day

Background Checks: A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.

Foreign Credentials

Foreign Credential Services of America

1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX 78757-2411
Phone: [phone]

SpanTran: The Evaluation Company

2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451 Houston, TX 77057
Phone: [phone]

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.

P.O. Box 9203 College Station, TX 77842
Phone: [phone]

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.

Reasonable Accommodations: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 512-463-7423. Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at [phone] for assistance.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Accounting Auditing and Finance MOS Codes.