Accountant (Austin)

WHO WE ARE :

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking to fill an Accountant III position in the Contract Payables Department which is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

The Accountant III performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

GENERAL DUTIES :

• Reviews and audits contract expenditure payment requests and related documents for accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Classifies, codes, and posts payment and related documents to financial systems.
• Researches and assists in resolving discrepancies with vendor and expenditure draw downs.
• Prepares periodic analyses of expenditures and prepares technical financial reports.
• Assists in making recommendations for improvements or revisions to procedures.
• Maintain adequate records of expenditures, contract balances, and refunds collected and deposited.
• Maintain systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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VETERANS :

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HOW TO APPLY :

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo ( Job Search ).

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.