TVC - AP Accountant (Accountant III)

Job Description

Texas Veterans Commission

George HW Bush Building

1801 Congress Ave. Suite 14.1000

P.O. Box 12277

Austin, Texas 78711

(512) 463-1295

Job Title Accountant III

Salary Group : B18 $4,875 Monthly

Class : 1016 / Accountant III

Travel : Percent Required - 5%

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Division : Finance

Please Note : All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended. College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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Submitted Through Work in Texas :

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile : CAPPS Recruit

General Description : The Accountant III acts as the accounts payable subject matter expert. TVC is a mid-size agency looking for someone who has the work ethic and drive to be part of our successful team. In addition to listed duties, this position will have the potential to carry out more advanced finance tasks to support the department overall. Our philosophy is to have employees interact with as many areas as possible to prepare them for future roles. TVC utilizes the Centralized Accounting and Payroll / Personnel System (CAPPS) for financial and payroll transactions so it will be necessary to learn complex systems quickly. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a proven ability to learn and research issues independently, have good problem-solving skills and demonstrate strong analytical and system skills. The chosen applicant will be able to build their skills and apply them at more advanced levels to support the finance group. This is a great opportunity for the right individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Process monthly and quarterly accounts payable payments in CAPPS while complying with Comptroller's payment policies and procedures
• Research and audit invoices and vendor payments for external requests
• Assist with updating monthly / quarterly encumbrance report
• Assist with monitoring invoice email
• Attend CAPPS Financial Monthly User Group meeting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Military Crosswalk information :

Qualifications :

Minimum Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or high school equivalency diploma. College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.

Minimum Experience : Minimum of two (2) years' experience in State of Texas accounting and financial operations.

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Experience and Qualification :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Environmental & Physical Conditions :

Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand / wrist / finger motions while using the computer.

Notes to Applicants :

To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documents must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.

This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Veterans Information : The Texas Veterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies. Additional info may apply via the job posting.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER :

The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person's color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity / gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.