Accountant; Austin

Overview

Who We Are The mission of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. To support our mission, we are looking for an Accountant II-III to join the Revenue and Trust Management Department. This is a full-time in-office position located at 101

E. 15th St, Austin, Texas, in the Revenue and Trust Management department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

The Accountant II-III performs routine to moderately complex (journey-level) revenue processing and accounting work. Works under moderate to general supervision, with minimal to limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The successful candidate must be very detail oriented.

• Audit documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
• Classify, code, post financial and accounting documents and records to various systems.
• Receive financial instruments, prepare deposit slips, and maintain cash control records.
• Process general journal entries.
• Process revenue related vouchers.
• Research and reconcile discrepancies in accounts and bank statements and resolve findings.
• Review agency revenue collection records.
• Make recommendations for process improvements, adapt and create written procedures.

• Accountant II:
  One year and six months of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Accountant III:
  Two years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Both Levels: A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

• Experience in accounting, auditing, business, or financial operations.
• Experience with state government accounting.
• Experience providing great customer service.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, but four years of related business experience may be substituted.
• Experience using People Soft (CAPPS) Financials and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
• Skills in using business software (Excel, Word, Access).
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to interpret laws and regulations; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive starting salary: $3,500.00-$5,000.00/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at  or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.