TVC - Travel Accountant (Accountant II-III)

Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A state agency in Texas is seeking a Travel Accountant (Accountant II-III) to track, audit, and process all agency travel submissions. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and expertise in accounting and will provide opportunities for further development within the department. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and have relevant experience, ideally within a state agency.

Qualifications

• One year of accounting/bookkeeping experience in a Texas agency.
• Experience with CAPPS/PeopleSoft Financials preferred.
• Experience with SIRS, SQL Queries, and Business Objects reports is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Audits and processes travel documents and vouchers.
• Maintains agency travel log in Excel format.
• Responsible for assisting agency staff with travel-related inquiries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAPPS

USAS/SIRS

Job description

Job Description - TVC - Travel Accountant (Accountant II-III) (00050676)

Job Description

Organization

TVC - Travel Accountant (Accountant II-III) ( 00050676 )

Organization

: TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

: Headquarters Austin 1801 Congress Avenue Suite 14S Austin 78701-1436

Job

Job

: Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

Travel

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code : 1014 1016

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 16 18

Salary (Pay Basis)

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 4,000.00 - 4,750.00 ( Monthly )

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt

Job Posting

Closing Date

Closing Date : Ongoing

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.

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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:

TVC is a mid-size State agency looking for someone who has the work ethic and drive to be part of our team. The Travel Accountant is responsible for tracking, auditing and processing all agency travel submissions. The role will further support the department by providing a high level of customer service for staff regarding travel matters while maintaining travel policy and conducting agency training as needed. The right candidate will have the opportunity to learn other A/P departmental tasks as they develop.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 possible necessary to learn TVC 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. This is a great opportunity for the right individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Audits and processes travel documents, vouchers, and enters data into CAPPS.
• Works closely with A/P Lead and acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all travel related matters.
• Maintains an agency travel log in Excel format.
• Maintains agency training log as it relates to agency CAPPS chart fields (Excel).
• Process monthly Citibank and weekly Enterprise Rent A Car reconciliations and statements.
• Responsible for assisting agency staff with travel-related inquiries and suggesting solutions.
• Responsible for providing agency travel training in Power Point (PPT) as needed
• Act as an administrator for agency travel cards via website or direct contact.
• Uses USAS/SIRS/CAPPS to search, analyze, run reports and make correcting entries.
• Attends CAPPS User Group meetings. Contributes to development of business processes.
• Maintains and consistently develops policy and procedure in areas of focus.
• Serves as an accounting 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:

Qualifications

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.

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

· Accountant III – Two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping 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 (GAAP and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Products, specifically Excel to create spreadsheets.Spreadsheets should display and analyze 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.A dditional 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.