Company Description
The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.
To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.
Job Description
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 https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS 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’s Mission - Leading the state’s 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 http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.
The 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***
Salary Ranges:
- Accountant II: $3,793.42/month - $4,599.00/month***
- Accountant III: $4,599.01/month - $5,120.00/month***
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs routine (journey-level) to moderately complex (journey-level) accounting and funds management work. Serves as a revenue accountant in the Revenue Department in the Financial Operations Division. Work involves ensuring accounting records and files related to receivable contracts and federal grants are maintained accurately. Processes deposits, receivable contract amendments, extensions in a timely manner. Reviews all processed information for accuracy and consistency with state accounting guidance and agency record keeping methodologies. May reconcile, research, and resolve discrepancies. Assists with other revenue functions as requested by management. Provides general support on special projects as assigned. May train others. Works under moderate to general supervision with limited latitude for the use and initiative and independent judgment. Reports to Director of the Financial Operations Division.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Processes agency revenue and deposit in a timely manner.
- Prepares and enters deposits and journal in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (Trust) and Texas Water Information System Expansion (TxWise).
- Prepares monthly reconciliations activities.
- Reviews various journals for discrepancies.
- Participates in the development of the Annual Financial Report.
- Assists with Federal Reporting requirements.
- Performs federal revenue draws in various federal payment systems.
- Set up vendors in the Texas Identification Number System (TINS) and CAPPS.
- Serves as backup and provides assistance to other revenue accountants.
- Complies with established procedures set forth in the Financial Operations Division.
- Research items upon request.
- Monitors aged receivable accounts and other pending items.
- Coordinates coverage of functions related to individual job responsibilities prior to requesting time off.
- Participates in independent job-related research and demonstrates initiative when seeking solutions to issues.
- Creates procedures for tasks and responsibilities.
- 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 agency’s 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 QUALFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Accountant II: One year of relevant accounting and financial operations experience.
- Accountant III: Two years of relevant accounting and financial operations experience.
- 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.
- Experience working in accounts payable/receivable.
- Previous experience with CAPPS Financials, USAS, or other fund accounting software.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Operations Division.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Board (GAB) requirements.
- Knowledge of accounting software such as CAPPS, USAS, and other fund accounting software.
- Knowledge or experience with State of Texas financial reporting requirements.
- Knowledge or experience with federal reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of the General Appropriations Act.
- Knowledge of Fiscal Policies and Procedures & Accounting Policy Statements deadlines.
- 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 prepare and enter journals into internal and external accounting systems.
- Ability to work accurately with numerical details in a high-volume setting.
- Ability to work as a team member in a courteous, productive, and effective manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- 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 schedule work in order to maintain regular progress on assignments and meet 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 driver’s 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 https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS 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
Please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.
Phone: (512) 475-2142
Email: HR(AT)twdb.texas.gov
