TWDB 26-37 General Ledger Accountant (Accountant V)

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system at Please visit our job opportunities page at for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Boards Mission - Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) flexible spending and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race color national origin sex religion sexual orientation age or disability in employment or provision of services programs or activities. 

**Must meet agency in-office requirements**

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

General Description

Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work in the Financial Reporting Department in the Accounting Division. Work involves preparing financial statements records documents and reports. Reviews and conducts quality control of various agency accounting transactions. Maintains agency appropriations processes complex general ledger entries and prepares regular reconciliations of the agencys financial data. Responsibilities require the use of independent professional judgement attention to detail and self-motivation. Prepares major portions of the annual financial report and work on other analyses as needed. May train others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Accounting Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews agency accounting transactions including payable vouchers travel vouchers loan closing transactions revenue deposits and federal draws. 
• Reviews accounting batches for posting and monitor batch processing for errors. 
• Prepares and enters appropriation entries in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and external accounting systems such as the Comptrollers Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). 
• Reconciles appropriations with internal agency budgets. 
• Transfers unexpended cash balances forward from year-to-year as allowed. 
• Prepares monthly reconciliations of activity and balances in internal and external financial systems. 
• Assists with preparation and review of the Annual Financial Report and the Annual Report of Other Required Information. 
• Assists in other areas of the Accounting Division as needed. 
• Monitors appropriations to ensure funding is available for approved transactions. 
• Processes USAS appropriation budget documents to ensure payments process. 
• Reconciles Debt and Portfolio Managements Cash and enter corrections as needed in the CAPPS and USAS. 
• Reviews approves and posts deposit batches in CAPPS and/or USAS and interface CAPPS data to USAS daily. 
• Prepares reports for Open Record Requests as needed. 
• Prepares HUB expenditure reports for the Contracts and Procurement Services Departments. 
• Reviews approves and posts Budget Encumbrances in CAPPS. 
• Serves as backup for USAS DAFR reports as needed. 
• Reconciles the travel advance account. 
• Coordinates coverage of functions related to individual job responsibilities prior to requesting time off. 
• Participates in independent job-related research and demonstrate initiative when seeking solutions to issues. 
• Composes a centralized work manual for tasks and responsibilities. 
• Inputs accounting entries into CAPPS and/or USAS. 
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule. 
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration Finance or a related field. 

• Seven years of relevant work experience in accounting and financial operations.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous State of Texas government accounting experience. 
• Knowledge of or experience with CAPPS accounting Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) or other fund accounting software. 
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements. 
• Previous experience with preparing and reviewing an annual financial report.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Reporting Department in the Accounting Division. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of or experience with State of Texas financial reporting requirements. 
• Knowledge of or experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System USAS and USPS. 
• Knowledge of the General Appropriations Act. 
• Knowledge of Fiscal Policies and Procedures & Accounting Policy Statements deadlines. 
• Knowledge of state of Texas payment processing. 
• Knowledge of the State Travel Management Program (STMP) and Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS). 
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel and Access.
• Skills in use of internet email word processing spreadsheet presentation and database software.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial data and interpret and apply accounting theory to difficult or complex transactions. 
• Ability to work accurately with numerical details in a high-volume setting. 
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a dependable organized and productive manner to plan and arrange workload to meet schedules and deadlines. 
• Ability to adhere to work schedules follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines. 
• Ability to make mature objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems. 
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision. 
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output. 
• Ability to complete assigned work on time neatly and with infrequent errors. 
• Ability to interpret policies procedures and regulations. 
• Ability to provide prompt courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a drivers license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours including early mornings nights and weekends.
• Ability to train others.

Additional Information :

All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system Please visit our job opportunities page for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave. Room 670 Austin Texas 78701

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time