Accountant V Gen Ledger

: The Accountant V position performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work related to the reconciliation and reporting of funds for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Work includes researching and reconciling monthly expenditures, payables, cash, and budget discrepancies in appropriation balances as well as preparing reports of findings and recommending corrective action. This position also includes evaluating, developing, and implementing accounting and reconciliation processes, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System, Financials (CAPPS Fin) information. The Accountant V assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses and reports, compiles information for various audit requests, and routinely interacts with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff, representatives from other State and Federal agencies, and the general public. Essential Job Functions:

• Performs a complex monthly financial reconciliation process between Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and CAPPS Fin of detailed accounting transactions (receipts, payments, Journal Entries and Budget Revisions) for the General Revenue Fund Cash and Authority balances for the agency's appropriations.
• Performs monthly Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation and Reporting.
• Performs a monthly detail analysis of expenditures and accounts payable items that have not properly posted in the accounting system.
• Analyzes financial reconciling items, determines the proper corrective action and coordinates the correction process with appropriate Accounts Payable and General Ledger units.
• Ensures that corrected items have the proper Cost Allocation treatment, the correct amount of federal funds are drawn, and they are reported properly on the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
• Assists with preparation and coordination of data for various DFPS reports including AFR and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
• Develops and coordinates complex financial reports for monitoring and reporting financial information.
• Completes complex Federal, State and Internal Audit requests as assigned.
• Participate on special projects as required or requested and other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations, including assisting in other areas of the Accounting and Finance Division. These tasks may require coordination with staff within the agency, other state or federal agencies, or outside entities.
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers all work-related contacts.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their applicability to state financial accounting.
• Knowledge and experience in governmental accounting and financial operations, including Cash Management, Reconciliation, General Ledger, and Federal and State Reporting.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to state and federal reporting requirements.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to use complex automated accounting systems including HHSAS/CAPPS Fin, USAS, and Peoplesoft Financials.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to state and federal accounting requirements.
• Ability to analyze, monitor and manage cost allocation and general ledger accounting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience in reconciling accounting records and reports.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to prepare concise reports.
• Ability to work under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.

Registration or Licensure Requirements: Initial Selection Criteria:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Six (6) years of full-time accounting, auditing, financial operations, banking, or budget experience

OR

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field, and three (3) years of full-time accounting, auditing, financial operations, banking, or budget experience.

Acceptable Substitutions:

• Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of nine hours of accounting may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.
• Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of twelve hours of accounting may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience.

Additional Selection Criteria:

• Experience in State and Federal financial reporting, reconciliation of bank statements, ledgers and financial data using automated accounting systems.
• Experience with accounting principles and procedures with preference for governmental accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word and Access
• Experience in HHSAS/CAPPS Fin and USAS.

Additional Information: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 36B, LS, SK, 3432, 6F0X1. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at MOS Code: 36B, LS, SK, 3432, 6F0X1

As a state agency, DFPS is required Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.