TVC - FVA Accountant (Accountant II-III)

Texas Department of Public Safety; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking an Accountant II-III to serve as a generalist for the Finance Department. This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced finance tasks and requires a strong educational background in accounting, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to various financial processes, making a meaningful impact within the agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; college transcripts needed for consideration.
• One to two years of accounting experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License must be provided within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process FVA grant payments and reconciles issues with FVA personnel.
• Cross-train and back up Finance accounts payable accountant.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Please Note: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended. College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

To learn more about TVC Employee Benefits, please click on this link .

Submitted Through Work in Texas:

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile: CAPPS Recruit

General Description:

The Accountant II-III acts as a Generalist for the Finance Department. TVC is a mid-size agency looking for someone who has the work ethic and drive to be part of our successful team. In addition to listed duties, this position will have the potential to carry out more advanced finance tasks to support the department overall. Our philosophy is to have employees interact with as many areas as possible to prepare them for future roles. TVC utilizes the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) for financial and payroll transactions so it will be necessary to learn complex systems quickly. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a proven ability to learn and research issues independently, have good problem-solving skills and demonstrate strong analytical and system skills. The chosen applicant will be able to build their skills and apply them at more advanced levels to support the finance group. This is a great opportunity for the right individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process FVA grant payments, produces vouchers and enters data into CAPPS. Acts as liaison for finance with the Fund for Veterans Assistance
• Process deposit vouchers for donations and refunds in CAPPS/USAS
• Assists in completing monthly reconciliation of FVA grant payments and works with FVA personnel to resolve any issues.
• Cross-train and back up to Finance accounts payable accountant and travel accountant
• Attends CAPPS User Groups. Contributes to development of business processes.
• Maintains and consistently develops policy and procedure in areas of focus.
• Serves as generalist and backup to any accounting functions as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned.

Military Crosswalk information:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or business administration. To substitute experience for education the candidate must show they have held progressively responsible positions related to accounting. Substitution is on a year for year basis. College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.

Minimum Experience:

· Accountant II – One (1) year of accounting experience in a State of Texas agency.

· Accountant III – Two (2) years of accounting experience in State of Texas agency.

Additional Requirements:

· A valid Texas Driver’s License must be provided within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

· One to two years of experience using the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

· CAPPS/PeopleSoft Financials experience strongly preferred.

· Strong experience with SIRS, SQL Queries and Business Objects reports preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Excel and Access to create spreadsheets and queries to extract financial information.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical details.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, co-workers, and agency staff.
• Ability to use sound judgment and make decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a dependable and organized manner to meet various deadlines.
• Ability to quickly learn multiple system requirements and troubleshoot solutions to issues.

Environmental & Physical Conditions:

Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer.

Notes to Applicants:

To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documents must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.

This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Veterans Information: The Texas Veterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies. Additional info may apply via the job posting.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person’s color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.