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Texas Health and Human Services · 10 hours ago

Accountant II

Brenham, TX

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$3,409.83/mo - $5,094.16/mo

Texas Health and Human Services is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Accountant II role involves performing routine accounts payable tasks, auditing work for accuracy, and providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with accounting procedures.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs routine (journey-level) accounts payable tasks and serves as the functional specialist for the Regional Accounting Office

Audit’s work of others for accuracy and ensures that corrections are made in a timely manner

Develops, evaluates, and presents creative solutions to unit business and accounting needs and problems

Uses knowledge of Health and Human Services (HHS) Procurement policy to make decisions on proper payment methods

Serves as the first line contact with State Office Accounting, Budget, Purchasing, Asset Management, vendors, individuals, providers, and other state agencies

Assists external and internal customers with understanding Accounts Payable rules and regulations

Work involves researching, resolving discrepancies, analyzing, and processing accounting transactions

Provides backup coverage for others in the unit

Documents and shares the needs of our customers and may assist with additional tasks to meet those needs

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned

Coordinates, provides technical guidance, and ensures accuracy of Accounts Payable operations of the agency

Creates complex manual vouchers necessary for agency payments and corrections

Auditing and verification of all source documents to ensure the validity of the invoice or payment request

Directs agency staff and management, as necessary, to ensure the accurate preparation of all complex accounts payable related transactions

Coordinates with State Office Accounting and Budget staff to ensure validity of coding, funding, etc. and properly process the accounts payable transactions through the accounting system

Maintains current and accurate list of funding, chartfield, and system records to ensure proper authorization and coding of accounts payable transactions

Performs in-depth analysis of vendor financial information and expenditures

Successfully audits requests for payment for errors and ensures the errors are corrected in a timely manner to avoid prompt payment interest

Coordinates financial activities with managers, staff within the agency, and private entities to provide requested information within established timeframes

Participates on special projects as required or requested and performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesAutomated accounting systemsAccounts Payable operationsMicrosoft OfficeFinancial analysisAuditing skillsCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records

Skill in the use of automated accounting systems

Ability to review and audit the work of others to interpret and apply accounting theory, business processes and Comptroller policies and to analyze, consolidate and interpret accounting data

Ability to efficiently process accounting information to ensure data integrity for positive audits and accurate reports

Ability to effectively communicate, oral and written, with internal and external customers

Ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE)

Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position

The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility