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Accountant II Gen Ledger
$63k-78k (estimate)
Full Time | Ancillary Healthcare
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Texas Health and Human Services is Hiring an Accountant II Gen Ledger Near Austin, TX
Job DescriptionAccountant II Gen Ledger
This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Work in an office environment with opportunities to work remotely. This position performs complex accounting work on checking and savings accounts belonging to clients that are in foster care with TDFPS/Child Protective Services. This position uses IMPACT to perform AP, AR, and reconciliation functions for multiple regional accounts at an individual child account level including the posting of revenue transactions and submitting invoices for payment; monitoring child trust/savings/dedicated accounts in accordance with federal and agency policy; and completes required reconciliation in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Occasional cross-training of other accounting staff on critical job functions. Works under moderate supervision and must have the ability to complete assignments with strict deadlines.
Essential Job FunctionsRecord receipt of Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposits and checks from Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI), Retirement Survivors Disability Insurance (RSDI), and Veteran's Administration (VA) for children in TDFPS conservatorship.
Initiate, complete and reconcile fund transfers in regional bank accounts.
In accordance with DFPS policy and in conjunction with federal guidelines, determine how children's income should be allocated and ensure that all disbursements are issued within strict timelines. Monitor invoices and disburse payments timely.
Work with providers to identify and correct billing discrepancies. Facilitate recoupment of children’s income payments according to DFPS policy. Maintain detailed records of all collection efforts and sets up payment plans when required by policy.
Review online banking system and IMPACT transactions daily to ensure debits clear for the correct amounts and to review transactions for errors and fraudulent activity. Prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts (checking and savings) to IMPACT, notating any discrepancies and timing differences.
Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Initial Selection Criteria
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.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
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.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Work in an office environment with opportunities to work remotely. This position performs complex accounting work on checking and savings accounts belonging to clients that are in foster care with TDFPS/Child Protective Services. This position uses IMPACT to perform AP, AR, and reconciliation functions for multiple regional accounts at an individual child account level including the posting of revenue transactions and submitting invoices for payment; monitoring child trust/savings/dedicated accounts in accordance with federal and agency policy; and completes required reconciliation in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Occasional cross-training of other accounting staff on critical job functions. Works under moderate supervision and must have the ability to complete assignments with strict deadlines.
Essential Job FunctionsRecord receipt of Automated Clearing House (ACH) deposits and checks from Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI), Retirement Survivors Disability Insurance (RSDI), and Veteran's Administration (VA) for children in TDFPS conservatorship.
Initiate, complete and reconcile fund transfers in regional bank accounts.
In accordance with DFPS policy and in conjunction with federal guidelines, determine how children's income should be allocated and ensure that all disbursements are issued within strict timelines. Monitor invoices and disburse payments timely.
Work with providers to identify and correct billing discrepancies. Facilitate recoupment of children’s income payments according to DFPS policy. Maintain detailed records of all collection efforts and sets up payment plans when required by policy.
Review online banking system and IMPACT transactions daily to ensure debits clear for the correct amounts and to review transactions for errors and fraudulent activity. Prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts (checking and savings) to IMPACT, notating any discrepancies and timing differences.
Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Knowledge and experience in governmental accounting and financial operations, including Reconciliation, General Ledger, and Federal and State Reporting.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of complex automated accounting systems.
- Knowledge of State of Texas accounting procedures including GAAP standards.
- Ability to work within established deadlines.
- Ability to prepare concise reports.
- Ability to interpret complex Federal and State regulations.
- Advanced problem-solving skills related to accounting policies and procedures.
- Ability to complete assigned workload within strict deadlines.
Initial Selection Criteria
- Experience with generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records.
- Experience with efficiently interpreting and applying policies, procedures or business processes.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Access.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent, and
- Two (2) years full-time accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, financial operations, or banking experience.
- Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of nine hours of accounting may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience.
- Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of twelve hours of accounting may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience.
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.
I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.
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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
SALARY
$63k-78k (estimate)
POST DATE
08/30/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/02/2024
WEBSITE
hhs.texas.gov
HEADQUARTERS
PECOS, TX
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
1965
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Ancillary Healthcare
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