Senior Accountant; Accountant IV – V

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To be considered, an applicant must submit a State of Texas application (available on the council's website) directly to The Texas Legislative Council via email, fax, or mail.

POSTING NUMBER: 26003

SALARY

$6,250.00 per month. Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package is also available. More information.

DESCRIPTION

Works closely with deputy director/chief financial officer with providing direction and guidance in accounting and purchasing department’s operations and planning. Works closely with deputy director/chief financial officer in establishing operational plans, goals, objectives, and budgets; in addition, helps develop department’s policies and procedures. Assists in accounting for agency’s inventory of fixed assets in both the agency’s asset management system and State Property Accounting System (SPA), and assists in preparing all reports related to fixed assets.

Assists with preparing the annual financial report (AFR) and assists with processing invoices for accounts receivable. Works under limited/minimal direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconciles internal financial records to Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
• Prepares and coordinates with division deputy director/chief financial officer to prepare the annual financial report (AFR), yearly operational budgets, legislative appropriation request (LAR), base reconciliations, and other financial reports as required by state reporting requirements.
• Prepares and processes invoices for accounts receivable.
• Monitors the agency budget.
• Inputs applicable transactions in state property accounting system (SPA).
• Reconciles agency’s inventory system to State Property Accounting System (SPA); researches discrepancies.
• Prepares all fixed asset related reports.
• Works closely with agency’s asset tracking team in resolving inventory issues.
• Maintains necessary records and files for efficient operations and prepares reports as required.
• Reviews council employee travel and tuition reimbursements.
• Reviews purchase vouchers and interagency transactions in agency’s accounting system.
• Reviews weekly cash deposits in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and agency’s accounting system.
• Prepares and processes all USAS adjustments with journal vouchers and expenditure transfers as required.
• Recommends and implements accounting policies and procedures in accordance with statute and professionally accepted accounting standards.
• Identifies and implements proper financial controls to ensure the integrity of financial information and processing of financial transactions.
• Ensures the use of modernized efficient accounting systems; analyzes processing systems and functions, recommending changes as appropriate.
• Reviews purchase requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the council’s operational budget.
• Reviews budgets for accuracy and recommends adjustments as needed.
• Prepares analyses, reports, and forecasts.
• Develops and implements methods of control of cash disbursements, receipts, and deposits.
• Prepares periodic financial statements and reconciliation of budgeted to actual amounts to provide management with expenditure data, trends, and recommendations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in accounting and financial operations.
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and State Property Accounting System (SPA) preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge and experience with USAS.
• Knowledge and experience with SPA and rules and regulations that apply.
• Knowledge of finance administration, budget control, cost monitoring, and fiscal accounting.
• Knowledge of the agency’s financial program.
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