Tda - Finance - Accounts Payable Accountant (57438)

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACCOUNTANT

Salary Information: B18, $4,400.00/MO.

State Classification: 1016 - Accountant III

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Posting Number: 26-57438-1R

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying in Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position.

WHO ARE WE

The Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Services Division supports TDA programs by performing financial duties in the areas of accounting, budget, purchasing, contracting, accounts payable and payroll.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Accounts Payable/Travel Accountant will perform moderately complex accounting work involving preparation, posting, maintenance, review of records, documents and reports for expenditures. You will enter, analyze and reconcile financial transactions related to agency expenditures. You will work under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

This position will perform accounts payable work 95% of the time and travel accounting 5% of the time.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Classify, code, prepare, enter and process travel and accounts payable vouchers in Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

Perform data retrieval in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and Texas Identification Number System (TINS).

Review agency invoices, travel vouchers and compare to travel request forms, purchasing and receiving documents to ensure proper billing.

Research, reconcile and resolve discrepancies in billing errors and accounts.

Process travel advance payments and maintain all necessary documentation for agency travel advance account.

Audit and verify compliance of accounting and control records according to agency, state and federal standards and regulations.

Maintain controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures.

Address vendor and program area issues related with travel expenditures and accounts payable.

Assist in matching payments and filing vouchers.

Finalize and liquidate POs/vouchers as required

Analyze and recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions to procedures.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree (One year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).

Work experience with government in accounts payable and travel accounting and/or processing.

Work experience with State of Texas accounting systems such as USAS or CAPPS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of fiscal programs; governmental accounting; budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.

Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software; and providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers.

Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to interpret laws and regulations; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel, occasionally overnight (up to 5%).

TELEWORK & WORK HOURS

The agency does not offer telework. TDA employees are required to be physically present for work.

The agency’s core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. TDA also provides limited customer service between 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m.

H-1B Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

BENEFITS

The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Careers Section , you may check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and then selecting My Submissions. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section.

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  A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver’s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day

Background Checks: A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.

**Foreign Credentials: upload an evaluation of your coursework if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, we cannot give you credit for your degree. Some organizations that provide evaluation services are:

Foreign Credential Services of America

SpanTran: The Evaluation Company

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.

Reasonable Accommodations: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 512-463-7423. Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Accounting, Auditing and Finance MOS Codes.