TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT Hiring for TMD – Accountant II (Accounts Payable Accountant) at AUSTIN, Texas 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=00032633
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

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILED ONLINE THROUGH CAPPS RECRUIT AT:
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00032633
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:
Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en)
Your job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions. Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
NOTES TO THE APPLICANT:
TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Forces by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals.
Military membership is not required for this position.
ABOUT US:
Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the states senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG)andthe Texas State Guard (TXSG).
Our Vision: Americas premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.
Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY
Performs routine (journey-level) accounting work for the Finance Department. Specializes in preparing, auditing, entering, and posting various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation in CAPPS. Responsible for interpreting and implementing state and federal rules and regulations as well as assisting external and internal customers to understand these rules and regulations. Reports to the Accounting Manager and works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.
WORK HOURS:Monday Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares, data enters, audits, and posts various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers.
Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
Coordinates and ensures daily voucher posting processing schedules are met.
Ensures appropriate documentation and authorization for every voucher entered.
Verifies, audits and performs reconciliation of payment vouchers between reports, vouchers and warrants or direct deposits.
Reconciles vendor invoices/statements and resolves problems on exception reports.
Runs queries and analyzes reports to determine corrective measures.
Assists agency staff and management as necessary to process accounts payable transactions, answerquestions, researchproblems, and follow-up as necessary.
Tracks invoices to ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
Reviews accounting records to ensure agency assets are accounted for properly.
Researches, analyzes and coordinates payment discrepancies.
Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours i accordance with agency state employee policies procedures handbook.
May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters and other missions, to include evenings, holidays and weekends.
Performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required. (Substitution allowed)
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or related field.
SUBSTITUTION:
Additional years of the required experience in accounting, finance or closely related field may substitute for the required education on a year-per-year basis up to four years.
EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience in accounting, finance or a closely related field is required.
Experience using software applications to include Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience in government accounting is preferred.
Experience with federal payments and reimbursements is preferred.
Experience using CAPPS (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System) is preferred.
Experience using USAS (Uniform Statewide Accounting System) is preferred.
Experience using TINS (Texas Identification Number System) is preferred.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Valid drivers license is required. *If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Drivers License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles to conduct agency business.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Selected candidate must complete security clearance. The process includes a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and fingerprinting. New employees must complete and sign the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Form SF85P. Completed forms are submitted to the OPM for the background investigations.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Military Department participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Upon hire with the State of Texas, males between the ages of 18 through 25 must provide proof of registration or exemption with the Selective Service. For further information, visit the Selective Service website athttps://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfVerification.aspx.
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