TJJD - Accounting Technician II - (GNS)

Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at(available at https : / / www.tjjd.texas.gov / careers / )

• TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
• Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
• Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
• Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https : / / capps.taleo.net / careersection / 644 / jobdetail.ftl?job=00047822&tz=GMT-05 : 00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school / college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses / certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https : / / www.workintexas.com / vosnet / loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions / forms indicated above along with a copies of high school / college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses / certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at : http : / / www.tjjd.texas.gov / index.php / doc-library / category / 304-forms) and can be submitted via email to : HRJobsgainesville@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Apply via Email to HRJobsgainesville@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions / forms, and copies of high school / college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses / certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https : / / www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include : Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include : Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly complex (senior-level) technical accounting support work. Work involves performing detailed assignments in recording, classifying, examining, and verifying financial records, documents, or reports. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial accounting documents and records.

Compiles statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures, and accounts payable and receivable.

Calculates, prepares, and issues bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.

Computes, analyzes, prepares, and processes purchase or travel vouchers.

Prepares payment, cash, general journal, and related vouchers.

Assists with researching and reconciling discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances; and reports findings.

Assists with the the financial reports and reconciliation's of open PO's report.

Assists with tracking invoices to ensure payments are made.

Distributes payroll checks on designated days.

May perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.

May audit and approve invoices and statements

May receive cash, prepare deposit slips, and maintain cash control records, and disburse petty cash as well as prepare and disburse checks for travel advance and revolving fund.

May assist in monitoring the budget as well as training staff on travel policy and procedure and how to enter requisitions into CAPPS

At facilities with no operating warehouse (GNS, BWD, and GID) this position is responsible for accepting outside packages which are delivered to the facilities on a daily basis. This entails physically unloading most packages from delivery trucks and taking them into the facility receiving area, checking that the items match what was ordered on the PO, receiving the items into the CAPPS accounting system and notifying the requestor that the items have been received.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

This position is required to travel less than 5% of the time.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures :

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Expected to have an understanding of TJJD's treatment programs for the youth including Texas Model 2.0 and be able to evaluate application of the Model by TJJD staff when visiting / auditing facilities and locations where youth are supervised.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent. Three years of full-time wage earning experience in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or payroll.

Experience and Education Substitutions :

Note : Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical and mental characteristics are representative of those deemed necessary for an employee to successfully perform the various duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Analyzing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Heavy lifting, up to 45 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 45 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Alphabetizing

Repeated bending

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Grasping

Identify colors

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.

Knowledge of Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Skill in using of a computer, applicable software, and other standard office equipment. Ability to direct and organize program activities

Ability to review work for accuracy.

Ability to accurately perform detailed numerical work.

Ability to make arithmetical computations.

Ability to prepare financial and accounting records.

Ability to maintain a system of record keeping, tracking, and reporting of data.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments and meet deadlines.

Ability to process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per work week, travel and be on-call.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https : / / texasskillstowork.com / , https : / / www.onetonline.org / , or http : / / www.careeronestop.org / for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications / requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Accounting, Auditing, and Finance MOS Codes.

Sponsorship

Candidates must be eligible to work in the Unites States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https : / / capps.taleo.net / careersection / ex / jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.