What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Accountant (Accountant IV) position at TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY?
MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.
- We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students.
- We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students.
- We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students.
- We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them.
New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum of the salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Accounting Division is hiring a Revenue Accountant to work within the Cash Management section and perform complex (journey-level accounting work. The Accounting Division administers a system of internal controls to ensure all purchase orders, contracts, and allocations to subgrantees, payments to vendors and school districts, agency employees’ salaries, benefits, tax deductions, and travel are processed in accordance with the General Appropriations Act and State and federal laws or regulations.
The Cash Management section is responsible for maintaining control over all agency revenues and monitoring appropriation balances through monthly reconciliations and internal reports. The Revenue Accountant will fulfill daily, monthly, and quarterly cash management responsibilities including but not limited to federal payment requests, invoicing for contract billings, and review of appropriation balances. We are searching for a distinguished individual that has a strong work ethic, the ability to balance many tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, and the desire to gain more experience with accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
The position reports to the Assistant Accounting Director and works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
The Revenue Accountant may work a hybrid schedule with at least 2 to 3 in-person days each week.
Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned.
1. Federal Revenue Draws: performs daily federal revenue draws in various federal payment systems and posting the federal grant payment in TCAPPS and USAS accurately
2. Cash Management Activities in Accounting System: performs monthly state and federal grant reconciliations with sufficient time to follow up with the correction entries
3. Preparation and Processing Refund: assists the Cash Management Team Lead with managing the cash receipts module (i.e., processing credit card refunds, certification refunds, and recording assessment revenue)
4. Appropriation Cash Balance and Transfer: Reviews appropriation cash balance and prepare/enter cash transfer journals entries as needed
5. Cash Related Reports and Customer Service: prepares cash management reports: CMIA, closed charters school reports and improper payment data collections; provides timely customer service to internal and external stakeholders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
- Degree fields: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- Experience: At least three [3] years of experience in accounting and financial operations.
- Substitutions: Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.
- Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military;
- Experience with cash revenues/expenditures procedures and processes, CAPPS, USAS, and TINS;
- Knowledge of fiscal programs; governmental accounting; budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations;
- Highly skilled with Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft products;
- Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment;
- Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines;
- Excellent written and oral communications skills;
- A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference.
To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title.
This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.
