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Travel Accountant (Accountant III)

Job #: 2027-02

  • TWC Job #: 17064907
  • Opening Date: 9/03/2026
  • Travel Required: N/A
  • Monthly Salary: $4,000.00 - $5,000.00
  • Position Location: Austin, TX
  • Group Step: B18
  • Class: 1016
  • Status: On Hold

Travel Accountant – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Travel 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 $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 a month ($48,000.00 - $60,000.00 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 position performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work, which includes processing travel vouchers, reconciling centrally billed accounts, and updating travel policies and procedures.  Interacts with staff, governmental agencies, and the public. Develops professional working relationships with internal and external customers.

  • Primary lead for the Agency for processing and auditing travel vouchers in accordance with guidelines set forth in Comptroller’s Textravel and OOG’s travel policies and procedures.
  • Primary Travel Liaison for travel-related matters such as Hotel Engine platform and state travel contract vendors. 
  • Reviews travel requisitions for accuracy and compliance with OOG policies and procedures and state and federal statutes. Reconciles and processes travel accounts for the OOG.
  • Reviews and updates approved OOG travel policies and procedures.
  • Provides travel training to all OOG staff and board members.
  • Reviews quarterly travel encumbrances and provides amounts to be liquidated in Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financials.
  • Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency travel programs.
  • Assists in the collection, organization, analysis and/or preparation of materials in response for program information and reports.
  • Provides customer service to internal and external users.
  • Conducts training for all new employees on the Agency’s Travel Program.

How You’ll Qualify

  • High school graduate or equivalent; and
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting experience. 

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

You’re a Great Fit with

  • Graduation from a four year university with major course work working in accounting, finance, or a related field; and
  • Experience as a State of Texas employee in accounting, with a focus on travel matters.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.
 
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