Accountant V - AR Detail and Recon

About the role

Reports directly to the Accounts Receivable (AR) Detail and Reconciliation Manager. Work closely with the HHSC Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Accounting departments, and state-run program areas to accurately record and report revenue and refunds deposited by HHSC Accounts Receivable (AR). Work with multiple state-run program areas to oversee fund processing for revenue, refunds, liquidated damages, rebates, and licenses. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders via phone, email, and MS Teams meetings.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Acts as a subject matter expert regarding GAAP and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts policies, mandates, and the functions of the accounts receivable department to support internal staff and program areas.
• Oversees the preparation, verification, and submission of cash deposits to the voucher unit to stay in compliance with the 3-day deposit rule in accordance with Texas State Government Code 404.094, GAAP, and applicable state and federal rules, regulations, and agency policies.
• Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls to ensure compliance with agency and state requirements, policies, and procedures, and processes in financial areas; identifies, initiates, and implements areas for process improvement.
• Performs research on payments that were incorrectly coded to determine correct coding; makes corrections in the Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS); documents staff errors and retrains staff when needed.
• Performs secondary review of verified payments completed by the department entry staff; makes necessary corrections and documents staff errors.
• Proactively researches unallocated checks that have been placed in the suspense account to determine correct coding.
• Trains incoming staff and existing staff; backs up all Detail Team and Reconciliation Team tasks as needed to meet deadlines.
• Ensures the safekeeping of negotiable instruments, cash payments, and financial documents received by HHSC Accounts Receivable.
• Double checks that all team log sheets have been accurately and timely filled out per audit requirement.
• Cross trains in other areas of the Accounts Receivable Department to aid as a backup and work on special projects as needed and assigned by management.

Requirements

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in customer service, accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting.
• Accounting experience in State Government or Non-Profit organization is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred; however, each year of experience may substitute for one year of college on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Skills

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, auxiliary equipment, and various software applications.
• Skill in problem identification and resolution.
• Ability to work within established deadlines and to prepare accurate reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, providers, agency staff, and others.
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

Pay

$6,000.00 – $6,500.00 per month.

Schedule

Weekdays Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; may require after-hours work. Not eligible for telework. Up to 15% travel may be required.