TDI - Administrative Operations - Accountant II (A

Texas Department of Insurance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Accrued vacation and sick leave

Holiday accrual

State retirement plan

Parking

Job summary

Texas Department of Insurance in Austin seeks an Accountant II (Accounts Payable Accountant) to manage posting and balancing of invoices, vouchers, and financial records. The role works under limited supervision within the Accounting Office of the Administrative Operations Division.

Responsibilities include reconciling discrepancies, ensuring compliance with state policies, and preparing monthly analyses and technical reports. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Six months of General Office or Accounting experience required.
• Regular work attendance and ability to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and balances financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; processes general journal entries and payment vouchers.
• Reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances; reports findings.
• Audits accounting documents for accuracy and compliance with policies and statutes.
• Prepares monthly status analyses of account balances and expenditures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

CAPPS

USAS

ISAS

Excel

Job description

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Agency Information

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers' compensation system, perform the duties of the State Fire Marshal's Office, and educate and protect consumers. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Benefits of working at TDI

• Flexible work schedules.
• Work-life-balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Before you apply

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Job Description

Accountant II (Accounts Payable Accountant)

The Accountant II is assigned to the Accounting Office of the Administrative Operations Division. Work involves maintaining, posting, and balancing accounting documents, records, examining paperwork and tracking invoices according to agency policy. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintains and balances financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; processes general journal entries; and processes payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers;
• Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances; and reports findings.
• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial accounting documents and records.
• Reviews agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense code and ensures agency travel transactions are accounted for properly.
• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes.
• Prepares monthly status analysis of account balances and expenditures; and prepares technical reports on estimates, cost data, and budget items.
• May assist in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Additionally requires 6 (six) months of General Office or Accounting experience.
• Regular work attendance.
• Travel may be required for up to 5% of the time.
• If travel is 10% or more, you must maintain a state of Texas Drivers License.
• Note | substitution language:Example: Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Using Integrated Statewide Administrative System (ISAS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personne System (CAPPS), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS); andAuditing and processing State of Texas expenditures and travel vouchers.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• This position requires demonstrated skill in: Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.
• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.
• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.
• Work both independently and as a team player.
• Ability to use personal computer, calculator by touch and related office equipment.

Military/Veteran Information

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Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following: 36B, LS, FIN10, 3451,