Texas Health and Human Services · 5 days ago
Cash Management Team Lead Accountant VI
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$6,900/mo - $7,245/mo
5+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. They are seeking a Cash Management Team Lead Accountant VI to oversee the daily operations of the Federal Draws Cash Management team, perform complex accounting tasks, and provide technical guidance on agency cash management issues.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and perform other duties as assigned
Assist the Cash Management Manager in planning, assigning and participating in the activities of the accounting staff in the Cash Management Federal Draws team
General Ledger Accounting including final review and approval of journal entries into USAS and CAPPS and analyzing and implementing financial requirements of Comptroller fiscal policies and procedures
Review weekly reconciliation of grant funding completed by accountants to ensure the integrity of cash management data in CAPPS and USAS
Serve as a liaison and provide technical guidance and expertise to internal and external entities on agency cash management related issues
Analyze processes and internal controls and recommend and implement changes as necessary
Provide oversight and participate in special projects as required or requested and other duties as assigned. These tasks may require coordination with staff within the agency, other state or federal agencies, or outside entities
Qualification
Required
Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial operations
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
Extensive experience in Microsoft Excel and Automated Accounting Systems
Experience in reconciliation between multiple reports and workflow
Knowledge of State of Texas accounting systems and related financial policies and procedures
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to state and federal reporting requirements
Knowledge of the state appropriation process and how it affects the financial and accounting operation of an agency
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their applicability to state financial accounting
Skill in CAPPS Financials, USAS
Skill in working under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgment
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Ability to lead the allocation of state and federal funds to agency programs and develop effective plans for verifying and reconciling federal funds used in financial operations
Ability to establish goals and objectives; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and to plan, assign, and oversee the work of others
Ability to organize workload, set priorities, manages several tasks at one time and meets deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Preferred
A major in accounting, finance, marketing, management, or other business related field is preferred
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
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