TINS Accountant (Accountant III)
Job #: 2025-03
- TWC Job #: 16757509
- Opening Date: 9/16/2024
- Travel Required: N/A
- Monthly Salary: $4,583.34 - $5,250.00
- Position Location: Austin, Texas
- Group Step: B18
- Class: 1016
- Status: Open
TINS Accountant – Austin, Texas
The Office of the Governor is looking for a TINS Accountant (Accountant III) to work in the Financial Services Division.
Who We Are
The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.
What You’ll Earn
The salary is $4,583.34 - $5,250.00 a month ($55,000.08 - $63,000.00 a year).
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits
What You’ll Do
This is a job that performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work, which includes making transaction entries in multiple accounting systems, preparing reconciliations and work papers supporting the financial statements. Interacts with staff, governmental agencies, and the public. Develops professional working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Supports all accounting functions performed within the Financial Services Division.
- Prepares deposit vouchers and makes deposits within the statutory deadline.
- Codes and prepares entries for receipt of funds in the State accounting system and the agency’s internal systems.
- Prepares entries for the reclassification of principal payments on loans to maintain customer balances in the internal system.
- Prepares agency-billing invoices. Maintains accounts receivable open file, monitors for delinquent billings, and invoices for overdue payments per agency policy.
- Ensures that interest calculations for loans are updated as interest rates change.
- Reviews daily reports to identify and prepare any entries that need to be entered in agency’s internal system.
- May prepare non-profit organization’s payments on a timely basis. Receives bills, obtains authorization to pay and maintains check registers.
- Prepares and enters assigned entries into the appropriate accounting systems.
- Gathers and maintains relevant daily and weekly bank rates.
- Maintains, files and stores accounting records per state retention rules.
- Assists in preparation of Annual Financial Report (AFR) including preparation and review of journal entries and review of Notes to the Financial Statements.
- Processes Events Trust Fund deposits and reclassifications, ensuring that project balances are accurate.
- Assists in the compilation of financial reports.
- Answers incoming phone lines; routes calls; assists visitors in the division.
- Serves as back-up to other accountants as necessary.
- Provides administrative support to the Director of Financial Services when needed.
How You’ll Qualify
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will substitute for two (2) years of experience.
You’re a Great Fit with
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Experience as a State of Texas employee in accounting, with a focus on travel matters.
- Knowledge of Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System Financials (CAPPS Financials) and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply
It’s a great job for a professional who enjoys accounting work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.
Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.
How to Apply
Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Office of the Governor 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 employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit www.sss.gov. View a copy of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should email the OOG’s Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager or call 512-463-8315 in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.
Contact Human Resources
(512) 463-5873