TDA – General Ledger Accountant

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

Salary Information: B22, $5,500 – $6,175.00/MO.
State Classification: 1020 – Accountant V
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Number: 26-57278-3R
Location: Austin, TX
Telework Option: TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work.

WHO ARE WE

The Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Services Division supports TDA programs by performing financial duties in the areas of accounting, budget, purchasing, contracting, accounts payable, and payroll. The Accounting Section manages the agency general ledger, prepares the Annual Financial Report, administers cash management, and develops agency financial reports. TDA receives and distributes grant funds, and Accounting provides additional oversight to grant program disbursements and reporting.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The General Ledger Accountant will perform highly complex (senior level) accounting work. Analyze and audit financial information for accuracy and compliance with department policies and procedures and state and federal statutes. Responsible for preparing journal vouchers for account clearing; reconciling various accounts, inter-agency communication; and assisting with Annual Financial Report (AFR) preparation. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Analyze and prepare monthly financial reports; prepare annual financial statements, reports, schedules and exhibits.

Prepare, review, and process general ledger accounting entries in both Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

Develop, coordinate or produce complex reports, including Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) and Benefits Proportional by Method of Finance (APS 011).

Analyze and prepare federal cash reconciliations between federal draw down system, CAPPS and USAS.

Audit, analyze the cash processing activities to ensure entries and adjustments are made to proper accounts.

Assist in responding to State Auditor, External Auditors, and or Internal Auditor reports to ensure recommendations are adequately addressed and implemented.

Audit, analyze and recommend improvements, adaptations or revisions to procedures.

Prepares complex financial paperwork involving the use of advance Microsoft Excel functions.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field. (One year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).

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 State of Texas accounting system Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel (CAPPS), USAS and/or other accounting software and systems.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Education/Certifcation Subclause: A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field or CPA with active certification recognized in the state of Texas can substitute for an undergraduate degree and two (2) years of work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.

Masters’ degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or similar field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state laws pertaining to public funds, governmental finance and automated accounting systems, and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records.

Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers. operating a personal computer with applicable software; math aptitude, in the use of Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level to advanced level and critical thinking and in critical thinking and analytical writing.
Ability to work accurately and effectively with numeric data; perform analyze, evaluate and interpret accounting records and data for accuracy and conformance to procedures; to interpret laws and regulations; work accurately and effectively with numeric data; explain technical accounting information in an understandable manner; efficiently organize, prepare and maintain volumes of detailed records, files, procedures and reports; organize information and provide clear audit trails for documentation; work effectively under pressure and organize workloads to meet strict deadlines, while maintaining extreme attention to detail; multi-task in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound judgment and discretion; understand and adhere to the agency’s Policies and Procedures; and build and maintain effective working relationships with management and co-workers.

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 (up to5%), occasionally overnight.

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.

H-1B VISA SPONSORSHIP

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 Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave Longevity Pay
• Dental Vision
• Dependent Optional Life Insurance Voluntary AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Health & Life 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.

**Foreign Credentials:

upload an evaluation of your coursework if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, we cannot give you credit for your degree. Some organizations that provide evaluation services are:

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.