Accountant III - Budget - Parole Division - Austin (712155)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs moderately complex accounting work. Work involves assisting in the preparation of
financial statements, records, documents, and reports. Works under general supervision with limited
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Prepares financial technical reports and documents to include estimates, cost data, and financial
activities; and prepares periodic status analyses of funds and expenditures.

B. Assists in planning procedures and regulations to track and record agency expenditures, funds,
appropriations, and other financial activities; and assists in preparing letters of instruction,
manual revisions, and related forms.

C. Functions as a consultant to agency administrative, supervisory, and technical staff on financial
and accounting matters; and recommends improvements, new control systems, and revisions
to operating procedures.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance,
or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the
required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college
or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Four years full-time, wage-earning accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or statistical analysis
experience.

3. Computer operations experience preferred.

4. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing,
spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of automated financial information systems.

2. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the
maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.

3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred.

4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.

5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.

7. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

8. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

9. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.


10. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

11. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications.

12. Skill to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data.

13. Skill to research and resolve complex financial discrepancies and inquiries.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize,
lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and
automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Sharon Bayliff
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4229
EMAIL [email protected]

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.