SOS Accountant III; JP- Finance

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work in the accounts receivables section of Financial Management, to include providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the section. Work involves processing and deposit of payments to customer accounts, ensuring proper posting and accounting of cash, checks and electronic deposits and refunds.

May also involve in maintaining, and balancing accounts and financial records.

Must possess strong communication skills and abilities to handle multiple priorities, including time management and prioritization skills, and work efficiently.

Work under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Process incoming mail.
• Post and prepare a deposit of customer payments which includes recording of cash, checks and credit card transactions.
• Reconcile total cash and checks to summary listing and system reports.
• Process and deliver cash and checks daily deposit to the State Treasury.
• Print and prepare monthly customer accounts statements for mailing.
• Handle phone calls and/or e-mails from customers researching and answering questions concerning billing or payment discrepancies.
• Process client refunds from the agency’s accounts receivable system.
• Update and document changes to customer status in the agency’s accounts receivable system.
• May assist others in the section during peak periods.
• May assist in annual inventory of consumable at fiscal year-end.
• Perform other accounting duties and related work as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance or related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Two or more years of experience in processing revenue or payments, maintaining and reconciling of accounting records.
• Able to work in the office (8 am thru 5 pm) and telework on certain days.
• Proficiency in handling various form of payments, including cash, checks and electronic payments.
• Experience in the State Financial Systems (USAS and/or CAPPS).
• Bilingual in Spanish.

• Experience with automated accounts receivable systems that handle high volume accounts receivable transactions.

Knowledge of fiscal programs including general fiscal policies and procedures for cash and cash instrument transaction; and laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.

Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Ability to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively

The following MOS codes are generally applicable to this position: 15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y, AZ, LS, MC, PS, RP, SN, YN, 641X, 741X, 360, 018, 0100, 0111, 6046, 0102, 0170, 4430, 3A1X1, 8A200. Please include any of these codes in the State of Texas application to better determine whether the minimum qualifications for this posting have been met.