Texas Health and Human Services · 2 days ago
Specialized Reporting Accountant VI - Team Lead
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$6,900/mo - $7,245/mo
5+ years expTexas Health and Human Services is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of Texans. They are seeking a Specialized Reporting Accountant VI (Team Lead) who will perform advanced accounting work, including financial analyses and the development of internal controls to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Health Care
Hiring Manager
Indulekha (Indu) Nair
Responsibilities
Oversees the development, coordination, or production of complex reports for monitoring and reporting agency financial information
Monitors and reconciles accounting information from CAPPS Fin and external sources to ensure the integrity of the data reported
Serves as liaison or contact person with agency staff, contract staff, state auditors and federal representatives in areas of grant reporting and federal regulations related to various federal titles
Prepares various reconciliations of accounts, funds, and appropriations to ensure corresponding balances and report findings
Reviews and reconciles data reported on the monthly, quarterly, and annual state and federal financial reports to the general ledger to ensure accuracy
Reviews and prepares complex financial analyses and utilizes various report and query software
Reviews and prepares various accounting entries for method of finance adjustments as determined during the reconciliation of data reported and the general ledger
Participates in special projects as required or requested and performs other duties as assigned
Oversees and reviews the work of others
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, marketing, management, or another business-related field. Each year of experience may substitute for one year of college on a year for year basis up to four years
Five years documented experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, or related field
Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their applicability to state financial accounting
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 operations of an agency
Skill in reconciling accounting records and reports
Skill in use of personal computer, computer software, including spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications
Skill in working under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgment
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and external to the agency
Skill in analyzing, developing, implementing, and monitoring financial reporting systems using automated analytical tools
Ability to use complex automated accounting systems, which include CAPPS FIN/HHSAS/PeopleSoft Financials and USAS
Ability to analyze, monitor and manage cost allocation and general ledger accounting
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to plan procedures and coordinate accounting operations and to provide guidance to others
Ability to supervise the work of others
Preferred
Accounting experience in State Government or Non-Profit organization is preferred
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
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
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Napoleon Broughton
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