TPWD - Accountant III (Project Accountant)

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks an experienced accountant to support its capital construction program in the Administration Finance Branch. You will manage project cost records, process purchasing and expenditures, and reconcile funds under supervision.

A bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and two years of related experience are required, with a Texas Class C license within 30 days. Preferred experience includes CAPPS, automated financial systems, and Procore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Banking, Finance, or closely related field.
• Two years of accounting or finance experience.
• Possess or obtain a valid class 'C' Texas driver’s license within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and oversee capital construction project cost records.
• Prepare and process capital construction purchasing and expenditure transactions.
• Oversee and reconcile capital construction project funds.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial record keeping

Capital budgets

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

CAPPS

Procore

Excel

VLOOKUP / Pivot tables

Job description

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, this position performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work in support of the agency's capital construction program in the Administration Finance Branch of the Infrastructure Division. Work involves the establishing, maintaining and overseeing of the capital construction project detail cost records; the preparation and processing of capital construction purchasing and expenditure transactions; and the overseeing and reconciliation of capital construction project funds. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Banking, Finance, or closely related field.

Experience:

Two years of experience in accounting or finance.

Licensure:

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class 'C' Texas driver's license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One additional year of the required experience may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Two years of experience with automated financial or accounting systems.

Experience using database downloads to manipulate large volumes of data for reporting purposes.

Current experience working with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

Experience with Procore Project Delivery Software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of generally accepted financial principles and procedures affecting maintenance of financial records and of an automated integrated financial system.

Knowledge of compliance with State of Texas laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.

Knowledge of compliance with relevant procurement laws.

Knowledge of accounting, financial terminology and financial practices.

Knowledge of managing capital budgets and capital assets.

Knowledge of purchasing/contract document and capital assets.

Skill in using personal computers with word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Skill in Using Excel spreadsheets including pivot tables, filters, VLOOKUP's, etc.

Skill in handling multiple tasking.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in working independently.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations.

Skill in meeting deadlines.

Skill in writing operating manuals.

Skill in training others.

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

Ability to budget funds.

Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy.

Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.

Ability to analyze, consolidate and interpret accounting data.

Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to obtain information and respond to requests from internal/external customers in a timely manner.

Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 20 lbs.

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Required to work overtime as necessary.

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 20 lbs.

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

P LEASE NOTE:

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.