Accountant II-III

Job Title:	Accountant II-III	Open Date:	May 22, 2024
Salary Group/Class No.	1014/B16 – 1016/B18	Close Date:	Until Filled
Current Status:	Open	Posting Number:	466-2024-011
Number of Positions:	1	WorkinTexas.com No.	16614493
Monthly Salary:	$3,543 - $4,416.67	Part-Time:	No
Work Location:	2601 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78705	Position Type:	External
Travel Required:	5%	FLSA Eligible:	Exempt

Web Address:                                                                               https://occc.texas.gov/jobs/current-employment-opportunities 

Mail: Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner Human Resources 2601 N. Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78705

Fax or E-mail: (512) 936-7610 or Personnel@occc.texas.gov Attention: Human Resources

You may also create, update and submit your State of Texas application using WorkinTexas.com.

Job Description

General Description:

Performs complex (journey-level) accounting work specifically in the preparation of financial analyses and reports; establishes and maintains accounting systems; prepares agency budgets; and processes and reconciles revenue. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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Essential Job Functions Prepares or assists with the preparation of financial statements, budgets, reports, schedules, exhibits; general journal entries; payments, purchase and related vouchers. Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures; prepares technical reports on estimates, cost data, and budget items. Processes, classifies, codes, and balances financial and accounting documents and records. Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of revenue, expenditures and budget balances for agency programs. Analyzes and recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures. Prepares banks reconciliations. Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts or bank statements, and reports findings. Prepares and process revenue on a daily basis to ensure that the agency meets the Comptroller deadline for making deposits. Processing revenue includes, coding, researching, and working with other departments. May oversee the development and use of internal control procedures to determine compliance with agency policies, procedures, state regulations, and applicable law. May provide agency staff with technical knowledge and functional support using comprehensive knowledge of assigned areas of responsibility. Communicates with others to provide, exchange, or verify information, address issues or resolve concerns. May assist with audit inquiries, internal and external. Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  or
• Graduation from an accredited two-year degree with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field and two years of work experience in accounting or finance.
• Plus two (2) years of experience in accounting and financial operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting work for a Texas state agency.
• Experience using Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), and State Property Accounting System (SPA).
• Experience in preparing annual financial reports and budgets.
• Experience with revenue processing.
• Experience with general ledgers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of financial administration and fiscal accounting; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted According Principles (GAAP) and ability to apply.
• Working knowledge of accounting software.
• Skill in using a personal computer with Microsoft applications to include Access, Excel, and Word.
• Skill in using office equipment such as copiers, printers, and fax machines.
• Must have strong critical thinking, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations to apply accounting theory.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.
• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work beyond normal work schedule to meet necessary accounting deadlines and reports as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Physical Requirements:

The position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer interaction, occasionally climbing, kneeling, crawling, and lifting 20 – 50 pounds.

General

All information obtained regarding the status of regulated financial service providers is subject to strict confidentiality. Employees are restricted from having certain loans or financial connections with licensed lenders, may not hold a substantial ownership interest in any licensee, and may not be related to any officer, employee, or consultant of any financial trade association. Employees must manage their personal finances in a manner to avoid conflicts of interest with the agency’s regulated industries. Employees must file an annual ethics disclosure statement with the agency. Must have reliable transportation. Applicants will be required to sign a release authorizing the agency to obtain information regarding the applicant's credit history, police and criminal history information, and educational information.

Males born on or after January 1, 1960, between 18 and 25 years of age, will be required to present proof of Selective Service registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement.  All offers of employment are contingent on the candidate having legal authorization to work in the United States.  Failure to present such authorization within the time specified by the U. S. Department of Labor will result in the offer being rescinded.

How to Apply

Submit a State of Texas application via mail or in person to: Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, Human Resources, 2601 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78705; via fax to 512.936.7610; via email to personnel@occc.texas.gov; or via WorkinTexas.com. Applications MUST include a complete work history. Resumes submitted without a State of Texas application will not be considered.

Applications may be downloaded from http://occc.texas.gov/jobs.

For directions or to request physical accommodation during the interview process, contact Human Resources at 512.936.7666 or personnel@occc.texas.gov. 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.

Interviews will be conducted by appointment following pre-screen of applications. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection.  The Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer.