TDCJ - Accountant V - Fiscal Operations

About the role

Performs highly complex accounting work, including preparing and overseeing financial analyses and reports; establishing and overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls; preparing and overseeing agency budgets; and supervising the work of others. The position works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgement. Travel is limited to day trips with no overnight stays. No work site visits, study material, or pre‑service training academy is required. Outside applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee preparation of financial analyses and reports
• Establish and oversee accounting systems, procedures, and controls
• Prepare and oversee preparation of agency budgets
• Supervise the work of others

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Six years of full‑time, wage‑earning accounting or financial operations experience. Each year of experience beyond the required six years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year‑for‑year basis.

Experience in the supervision of employees is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems
• Knowledge of finance administration and fiscal accounting
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and budget control methods pertaining to fiscal operations
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules and regulations (preferred)

Skills

• Communicate effectively with staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public
• Analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data
• Supervise others