The Accountant III performs moderately complex accounting work for the
Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). This position prepares,
audits, and reconciles invoices, purchase orders/contracts and receiving
documentation through the agency CAPPs. The position is responsible for
verifying that all necessary and required supporting documentation is available
for all purchase of goods/services and client service payment vouchers. The
position analyzes reconciliation discrepancies between two accounting
systems via queries and/or reports and takes the necessary action to process
accounting transactions and or make necessary adjustments. The position
interacts routinely with purchasers, program staff, budget analysts, business
managers, vendors and representatives from the Comptroller of Public
Accounts, General Ledger and Legal departments. This position also will be
helping with the Hotline and provides statewide administrative support
regarding inquiries and requests for information for two and three-way matched
purchase orders placed on goods, services and capital assets processed by
Health and Human Service Commission’s purchasers. The position evaluates
the effectiveness of procedures and recommends streamlining alternatives.
The Accountant III assists staff on proper use of departments and programs,
account codes, DFPS and Comptroller policies. This position communicates on
a complex level with others internally and externally to provide, exchange, or
verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or
complaints. This position serves as a subject matter expert at meetings and
planning sessions as well as committees and workgroups to address business
processes, issues and analyzes business processes to implement more
effective and efficient operations. This position works under general direction
with moderate latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Ensures agency compliance with state requirements, policies, and procedures in financial areas. Monitors proposed changes in state and federal regulations to determine potential impact on agency. Reviews audits, reconciles and processes agency records and payments in a timely manner ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable state law and oversight agencies’ rules and regulations. Assisting the Team Lead in overseeing processes and performs the reconciliation of accounts. Advises staff on account codes, policies, contract compliance and agency business processes. (40%)
2. Communicates on a complex level with others internally and externally to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints. Updates the Team Lead and Manager regarding project status, issues meetings, planning sessions and conferences. Identifies, researches, and resolves accounting transaction problems utilizing an integrated, complex accounting system. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Prepares various reconciliations between internal accounting system and USAS. (30%)
3. Plans and coordinates training of team on the accounting processes. Assists staff with the use of CAPPS Financials, USAS, etc. for gathering information and resolution of issues. (15%)
4. Develops and/or runs queries for extraction of accounting information from internal accounting system and USAS, assigning processing errors to appropriate staff for resolution, and ensuring timely processing of expenditures. (10%)
5. Plans, coordinates, evaluates and recommends strategies required to logistically support financial operations and key performance measures. (5%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records. Skill in the use of automated accounting systems.
2. Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals and to maintain effective working relationships. Ability to effectively communicate effectively with internal and external customers
3. The position is responsible for verifying that all necessary and required supporting documentation is available for all purchase of goods/services and client service payment vouchers.
4. Ability to work accurately with numerical detail. Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Have Accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, financial operations, banking or budget experience. Prefer experience in government accounting.

Additional Information:

MOS Code:
36B, LS, SK, 3451, 6F0X1

As a state agency, DFPS is required Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.