TxDMV - Accountant (Austin, TX)

About the role

This position performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting in the Finance and Operations Division, Revenue Section. Work involves processing revenue transactions, reconciling agency revenues, preparing journal transactions, and reporting on outstanding accounts receivable balances. May train others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Revenue Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, business management or a related field plus two (2) years experience performing accounting tasks, bookkeeping, payment processing, auditing or other general office administration
• Experience using the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), or other integrated accounting system is preferred
• Additional experience in accounting, audit, general office administration or related area may be substituted for education on a year for year basis (experience requirements may be satisfied by full-time experience or the prorated part-time equivalent)

Essential Duties

• Prepare and monitor accounts receivable billings for program areas. Provide technical support to accounts receivable projects and initiatives
• Reconcile revenue transactions between Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS)
• Review accounting and financial documents from multiple revenue sources for accuracy. Ensure proper documentation is received for payments
• Research reconciliation discrepancies and report findings
• Assist in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures
• Respond to internal and external customers regarding vendor account inquiries. Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records
• Reviews and audits daily deposits and journal vouchers for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Assists in sorting, endorsing and batching applications and revenue received in the cash room
• Assists in recommending accounting and financial policies and procedures in accordance with statute and professionally accepted standards
• May train others
• Assist with special projects and perform other job-related duties as assigned
• May travel up to 5% of the time. May drive and travel to attend and represent the Department at meetings, seminars and conferences. Travel by car (may include flying). May include overnight travel
• Required to attend work regularly and adhere to approved work hours in accordance with department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills held or performed by employees in this job

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Paid Group Health and Life Insurance for employees
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Dental
• Vision
• Dependent Optional Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD&D Insurance
• Dependent Health and Life Insurance
• Health and Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Qualified employer for the Department of Education's Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Licensure

• A valid Class "C" driver's license is required. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within ninety (90) days after entering Texas as a new resident
• A satisfactory driving record is required for operating state or personal vehicles to conduct department business

This position is required to work five days per week at TxDMV Headquarters located in Austin, TX. A future hybrid work schedule may be available based on business needs (subject to change). Job interviews will be conducted in person at TxDMV Headquarters. Job offers and continuation of employment is contingent upon: Proof of...