TDCJ - Accountant II - Information Technology

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs departmental purchasing and accounts payable functions.
• Prepares financial statements, financial technical reports, and related accounting documents to include estimates, cost data, and budget items.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual program budget.
• Reviews agency expenditures, funds, appropriations, expense and revenue collection records to ensure agency assets are accounted for properly.
• Audits accounting and control records for accuracy and compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Researches reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings.
• Recommends improvements, adaptations, and revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to program staff and other agency departments on accounting matters.
• Assists agency administrators in applying financial data to the resolution of administrative or operating problems.

Requirements

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

• You have a bachelor's degree.
• You have two years full-time, wage-earning accounting, accounts payable, or purchasing experience.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

• You have telecommunications experience.
• You have a solid understanding of:
  • Accounting principles.
  • Relevant state and federal regulations.
  • Cellular equipment and terminology.
  • ADPICS and Lonestars accounting systems.
  • Agency policies and procedures.
• You communicate clearly and coordinate well with others.
• You can interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• You are skilled in:
  • Problem-solving.
  • Working with computers and networked systems.
  • Maintaining complex automated records.
  • Reviewing technical data.
  • Preparing reports.
  • Analyzing accounting information.
  • Resolving discrepancies.
  • Operating a 10-key calculator.
  • Using Microsoft Office or similar software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, or presentations.

Additional Information

• Travel: None – Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips.
• Work Site Visits: Yes.
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position: Longevity.

Contact Information

Questions concerning this position can be directed to:

• Roberta Poehl (Hiring Manager) – 936-437-2239, roberta.poehl@tdcj.texas.gov
• Zilleah Ross (Human Resources) – 936-437-3150, hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Additional resources for translating military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets:

• Military Occupation Specialty Codes
• Texas Skills to Work
• O*NET Online
• State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide
• CareerOneStop