Accountant III

About the role

The Accounts Payable Accountant III position is selected by and reports to the Accounts Payable Manager within Expenditure Management. This position functions as an Accounts Payable Specialist in the Accounts Payable area of Expenditure Management.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares, audits, data enters, and posts various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers.
• Captures and ensures the accurate and timely preparation and entry of complex accounts payable vouchers into the internal accounting system (CAPPS Financial).
• Audits and ensures the accurate and timely preparation and entry of complex accounts payable vouchers into the internal accounting system (CAPPS Financial).
• Ensures there is appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher entered.
• Captures and ensures the accurate and timely preparation and entry of complex accounts payable vouchers into the internal accounting system (CAPPS Financial).
• Coordinates and ensures that daily payment voucher posting processing schedules are met.
• Works with vendors, programs, and agency staff to process accounts payable transactions, cancellations, corrections, and refunds in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists agency staff and management as necessary to process accounts payable and refund transactions, answers questions, research problems, and follow-up, as necessary.
• Takes on other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in accounting and financial operations.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred.
• One year of relevant accounting-level work experience may be substituted for one year of education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of an ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials (PeopleSoft Financials), Uniform Statewide Accounting Systems (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures is preferred.
• Skill in use of personal computer, computer software, including spreadsheet, database, email, and word processing applications is preferred.
• Skill in working under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting is preferred.
• Knowledge of an ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials (PeopleSoft Financials), Uniform Statewide Accounting Systems (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures is preferred.
• Skill in use of personal computer, computer software, including spreadsheet, database, email, and word processing applications is preferred.
• Skill in working under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.