TDI - Administrative Operations - Accountant II (R

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers' compensation system, perform the duties of the State Fire Marshal's Office, and educate and protect consumers. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Work-life balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Responsibilities

This position:

• Maintains and balances financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; processes general journal entries; and processes payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers.
• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
• Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and prepares technical reports.
• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.
• Receives cash, prepares deposit slips, and maintains cash control records.
• Reviews agency accounting records, such as fund, appropriation, and revenue collection records; and ensures that agency assets are accounted for properly.
• Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances, and reports findings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position requires:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Six months experience in accounting and financial operations.
• Regular work attendance.

Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

The interview will include an excel test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping is preferred.
• Experience using CAPPS/USAS is preferred.

Skills

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.
• Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.
• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.
• Work both independently and as a team player.
• Interpret and apply accounting theory; interpret laws and regulations; work accurately with numerical detail; analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.

Military/Veteran Information

Military Employment Preference: Get help translating your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following: 36B, LS, SK, 3451, 6F0X1.

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