Accountant V

Job Description: Position is temporary and expected to last 18 months.
Performs advanced accounting work. Responsible for planning, organizing and managing contract reimbursement workloads. Responsible for overseeing the processing of agency and contracted vendor expenditures for the Disaster Case Management Program grant. Work involves reviewing financial statements, records, documents, and reports for accuracy. Advises vendor staff on method of finance, account codes, & contract compliance. This position must understand technical, budget, procurement and contract specifications to ensure accurate and timely processing of expenditures. Prepares the budget as needed; providing day-to-day monitoring of the budget; establishing, maintaining and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures and controls. Monitors proposed changes in state and federal regulations to determine potential impact on the agency. Plans, coordinates, evaluates and recommends strategies to contracted vendors to support financial operations for timely reimbursement. Communicates with FEMA on drawdowns to fund all State and vendor reimbursable costs. This includes checking the budget to and timely approval of vouchers. Plans and coordinates with contracted vendors to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. Provide training as needed to vendor staff. Communicates on a complex level with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints. Works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Up to 10% in-state travel required.
Essential Job Functions: Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures in financial areas. Reviews financial statements, records, documents, and reports for accuracy and policy compliance. Prepares monthly and annual operating statements and management reports, financial statements and vouchers reports. Approves and signs vendor reimbursement vouchers submitted for payment. Monitors proposed changes in state and federal regulations to determine potential impact on agency. Oversees the processing of agency and vendor expenditures, including budget checking and voucher approvals. Advises vendor staff on method of finance, account codes, & contract compliance. Plans, coordinates, evaluates and implements strategies required to logistically support financial operations and key performance measures for geographically dispersed contracted vendors. Prepares budget reports listing expense data, estimates, and budget items. Plans and coordinates reimbursement and voucher training. Communicates on a complex level with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints. Works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Prepares reconciliations between internal accounting system and The Health and Human Services Administrative System (HHSAS). Develops and/or runs queries for extraction of accounting information from internal accounting system and HHSAS, assigning processing errors to appropriate staff for resolution, and ensuring timely processing of expenditures. Works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Travels to vendor locations in Texas to perform monitoring reviews of their accounting processes, reimbursement requests and allowable expenses.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
Knowledge Skills Abilities: Knowledge of and skill in applying federal and state laws, rules, polices, & procedures. Knowledge & application of accounting principles. Skill in performing research. Ability to analyze financial data. Ability to evaluate accounting and financial operations for efficiency, accuracy, and legal conformance. Ability to make independent and sound financial judgment. Able to analyze issues and find solutions in a timely manner. Ability to make recommendations to address financial issues. Skill in creating budget reports listing expense data, estimates, and budget items. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally to internal and external staff. Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups and individuals and to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
Initial Screening Criteria: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or business is preferred. Education and experience may be substituted for one another. Progressively responsible work experience in grant monitoring and accounts payable operations is preferred. Experience in governmental accounting is preferred and FEMA grant knowledge is preferred. Experience in referencing 2 CFR Part , Uniform Administrative Requirements, cost principles, allowable costs and audit requirements for Federal Awards.
This is a grant funded position and is considered temporary for the grant performance period. Positions advertised with this position description are temporary are filled after a presidential disaster declaration and grant approval of the Disaster Case Management Program. Position is % FEMA funded.

Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 36B, LS, SK, , 6F0X1. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at
countant V Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures in financial areas. Reviews financial statements, records, documents, and reports for accuracy and policy compliance. Prepares monthly and annual operating statements and management reports, financial statements and vouchers reports. Approves and signs vendor reimbursement vouchers submitted for payment. Monitors proposed changes in state and federal regulations to determine potential impact on agency. Oversees the processing of agency and vendor expenditures, including budget checking and voucher approvals. Advises vendor staff on method of finance, account codes, & contract compliance. Plans, coordinates, evaluates and implements strategies required to logistically support financial operations and key performance measures for geographically dispersed contracted vendors. Prepares budget reports listing expense data, estimates, and budget items. Plans and coordinates reimbursement and voucher training. Communicates on a complex level with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints. Works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Prepares reconciliations between internal accounting system and The Health and Human Services Administrative System (HHSAS). Develops and/or runs queries for extraction of accounting information from internal accounting system and HHSAS, assigning processing errors to appropriate staff for resolution, and ensuring timely processing of expenditures. Works under minimal direction with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Travels to vendor locations in Texas to perform monitoring reviews of their accounting processes, reimbursement requests and allowable expenses. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge Skills Abilities: Knowledge of and skill in applying federal and state laws, rules, polices, & procedures. Knowledge & application of accounting principles. Skill in performing research. Ability to analyze financial data. Ability to evaluate accounting and financial operations for efficiency, accuracy, and legal conformance. Ability to make independent and sound financial judgment. Able to analyze issues and find solutions in a timely manner. Ability to make recommendations to address financial issues. Skill in creating budget reports listing expense data, estimates, and budget items. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally to internal and external staff. Ability to deal effectively with diverse groups and individuals and to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to organize workload and set priorities.

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