GLO - Accountant IV

The Texas General Land Office is seeking an Accountant IV (Grant Accountant IV) within the Financial Management Department of the agency.

The (Grant Accountant IV) performs complex (journey-level) accounting work. Work involves preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control, cost, budgeting, or bond servicing. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Our Mission

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions To The GLO Will Be

• Audits expenditure and financial documents for accuracy including classifying and balancing codes and enters financial transactions accordingly to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes.
• Maintains adequate records of disbursements, funds, appropriations, and purchase orders. Prepares reports of disbursement transactions. Analyzes and recommends improvements to accounting systems and accompanying procedures.
• Maintains and determine the accuracy and reliability of agency accounting records, such asexpenditure, funds, appropriation, expense and revenue collection records.
  
  

Reconciles accounts, bank statements, and/or appropriation balances, researches discrepancies and reports findings.Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-year college/university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a related field, plus five (5) years full-time experience in accounting and financial operations.
• Full-time Accounting or closely related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of accounts payable experience; two (2) or more years using CAPPS (Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System).
• Two (2) or more years of Microsoft Excel experience.
• Two (2) or more years processing federal draws with HUD (Housing and Urban Development) via the DRGR (Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting) system.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96 Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
  
  

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:

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How To Apply

• To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section .
• You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
• Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.