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Accountant

Employer
Texas State Library
Location
Bee Cave, Texas, United States
Closing date
Dec 3, 2024
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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046534 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section TSLAC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in employment or in the provision of services, programs, or activities. For job opening inquiries or to request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the TSLAC Human Resources office by calling 512-463-5474. Applications submitted to TSLAC may be subject to public disclosure, upon request, pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. These are onsite positions with potential to telework 2 days a week after 6 months. Job SummaryPerforms routine journey-level bookkeeping/accounting work. Work involves, but is not limited to, processing cash receiptsfor daily deposits into the State of Texas Treasury Department, processing agency invoices, receiving reports, encumbrances, payment vouchers, and other documents in preparation of payment for agency goods and services. Coordinates withinternal purchasing staff, divisional purchasing liaisons, and external vendors to resolve disputed invoices. May also includeworking with Federal Funds requests and distribution. This position works under moderate supervision, using specificprocedures and guidelines to complete work assignments, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independentjudgment. Essential TasksProcesses invoices for payment.Collects, processes, and records revenue for depositProcess mail and other incoming documents daily.Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies.Reconcile cash box, and bill exchanger monthly.Create and enter expenditure transfer documents.Perform encumbrance research and maintain encumbrance data.Create and maintain vendor information.May serve as records management liaison for the department.Attend work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.Comply with all applicable agency policies and procedures including safety and standards of conduct.Perform other duties as assigned. Other TasksServes as backup to other department Accountants. Qualifications: Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields no applicable MOS for Library Assistant or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Please call Human Resources at (512) 463-6564 with questions or for additional information. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf Minimum Qualifications15 hours college coursework in Accounting, Finance, or related field. OR Graduation from high school/GEDwith one year accounting work experience. ANDOne year bookkeeping/accounting work experience reconciling receipts, invoices and processing paymentsOne year bookkeeping/accounting work experience using a personal computer and related office equipment.One year bookkeeping/accounting work experience using spreadsheets on a personal computer. Preferred QualificationsBachelors Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.Experience with financial documents, including paying invoices, purchase orders, receipts, bank and credit cardstatements and related documentExperience reconciling and compiling deposits.State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) experience.Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software, Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint.State of Texas Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financial experience.State of Texas Identification Number System (TINS) ex erience.Experience using Accounting based software and/or system.Experience with records retention.State experience processing Federal Funds Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of State financial laws and processes.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.Ability to work accurately with numerical data.Ability to follow written and oral instructions.Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.Ability to plan and manage own work.Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information.Ability to maintain effective working relationships and have a customer-service orientation. Environmental/Physical ConditionsNormal office work environment. May have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve moving; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; reaching up to retrieve files. Work involves extensive computer usage and willhave repetitive motions while operating. Normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. Other RequirementsCollege transcript required if claiming college credit (at time of application)In-basket exercise will be given at the time of interview to determine mathematical, logistical and proofreadingability.Criminal history check (if offered position)Reporting RelationshipsHas no supervisory responsibility. Reports to the Accounting and Grants Manager.

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