Accountant V

4 months ago


Austin, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Accountant V is selected by and reports to the HHSC Fiscal Management. This position operates as the Team Lead and is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing workloads. Once payment vouchers are entered, this position audits and approves these vouchers. Approximately vouchers per month are processed by this group. It is very important that this position ensures that payments to vendors are made in a timely manner to prevent the agency paying late payment interest and to prevent interruption of services due to late payments. This position works under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgment. Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Oversees the processing of agency expenditures according to agency polices, including auditing and approving various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation is attached. Provides technical assistance to staff in processing accounting transactions. (60%)

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. (20%)

Prepares various reconciliations between internal accounting system and USAS. Runs queries to extract accounting information from internal accounting system and USAS. Assigns processing errors to appropriate staff for resolution and ensuring timely processing of expenditures. (20%)
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of fiscal programs; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies, and
procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.

Knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.

Knowledge of and the ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including
HHSAS/CAPPS 9.2 (PeopleSoft Financials), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and
Texas Identification Number System (TINS).

Skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and associated software applications including:
Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook.

Skill in working under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the
agency.

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, prioritizes work, and meets deadlines.

Ability to train others.

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