Accountant (Austin)

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking an Accountant III-V to join the Payables and Payroll Department. This is an in-office position located at 101 E. 15th St, Austin, Texas.

About the Role

The Accountant III-V performs moderately complex to highly complex (senior-level) accounting work. They work under general to limited supervision, with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed research of accounting entries and reports in systems/subsystems, such as PeopleSoft and USAS.
• Prepare and/or process accounts payables vouchers, accounting adjustments, direct deposit returns, returned warrants and warrant cancellations in a timely manner.
• Approve accounts payable vouchers.
• Provide quality customer service and technical assistance to both internal and external clients of TWC.
• Serve as the liaison between payables, other departments within TWC and other state agencies/Higher education institutions to resolve complex issues.
• Aid with high priority projects.

Requirements

• Accountant III: Two years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Accountant IV: Two years and six months of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Accountant V: Three years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Qualifications

• All levels: A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas will satisfy the education and/or experience requirements.
• Experience: Experience in statewide accounting and financial systems, such as PeopleSoft, CAPPS and USAS.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); of policies and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to payable operations.
• Skills: Skills in using business software (spreadsheets, word processing packages, and databases).

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $3,800.00 - $5,500.00 per month, depending on qualifications.
• 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://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Pay & Schedule

• Salary range: $3,800.00 - $5,500.00 per month.
• Work schedule: Details to be determined.

Benefits

• 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://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Schedule

• Details to be determined.

Benefits

• 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://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TWC is an equal opportunity employer and does not consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. TWC is also not considering applications from individuals who are not Texas residents or willing to relocate to Texas.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).