TMD - Accountant III (J6 Accounts Payable Accountant)

TMD - Accountant III (J6 Accounts Payable Accountant) (00032875) Organization: TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: Camp Mabry Training Site 2200 W 35th STREET Austin 78703 Job: Business and Financial Operations Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.
00 State Job Code: 1016 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 17 Salary (Pay Basis): 3,100.
00 - 4,200.
00 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Non-exempt Job Posting: Oct 18, 2023, 1:06:02 PM Closing Date: Ongoing Description APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILED ONLINE THROUGH CAPPS RECRUIT AT: https://capps.
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ftl?job=00032875 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position.
In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile.
Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.
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ftl?lang=en) Your job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions.
Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed.
If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete.
Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
NOTES TO THE APPLICANT: TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals.
Military membership is not required for this position.
ABOUT US: Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State & Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).
Our Vision: America’s premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.
Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.
BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY Performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work for the J6.
Work involves maintaining preparing, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports.
Work involves preparing and posting purchase vouchers in an assigned appendix or accounting area.
Cross trains in other accounting areas or appendices.
Specializes in accounts payable and financial reporting and in the knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations that apply to each.
Reports to the Management and Program Analyst and works under general supervision with limited latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.
WORK HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 hour days, 40 hour weeks ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Classifies, codes, posts and balances financial accounting documents and records.
Performs routine level accounting duties and data entry with accuracy.
Computes, analyzes, prepares, and processes purchase or travel vouchers and encumbrances, utilizing the accounts payable system and maintains related documentation.
Prepares, processes, and validates journal vouchers, accounting documents and transactions and initiates corrective action where necessary.
Verifies, audits, and performs reconciliation of payment vouchers between reports, vouchers and warrants or direct deposits.
Reconciles accounts, bank statements, credit card statements or appropriation balances.
Reviews accounting records to ensure agency assets are accounted for properly.
Researches, analyzes, and coordinates payment discrepancies.
Tracks invoices to ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
Recommends improvements, adaptations or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
Performs related work as assigned by management as necessary.
Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies & procedures handbook.
May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters, and other missions, to include evenings, holidays and weekends.
Qualifications MINIMIUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required (substitution allowed).
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business, accounting, finance, economics, or related field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Three years of full-time experience in accounting or bookkeeping is required.
Experience using Microsoft applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience using USAS (Uniform Statewide Accounting System) and TINS (Texas Identification Number System).
Experience with both State and Federal Accounting Systems to include CAPPS (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System), GFEBS (General Fund Enterprise Business System), DTS (Defense Travel System) and AFCOS (Automated Fund Control Order System).
Working in a military environment.
SUBSTITUTION: Full-time experience in accounting or bookkeeping can be substituted for required education on a year-per-year basis for up to four years.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE: Valid driver's license is required.
*If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
A satisfactory driving record is required for operating state or personal vehicles to conduct agency business.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Selected candidate must pass a federal security background investigation.
The process includes a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and fingerprinting.
New employees must complete and sign the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Form SF85.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting maintenance of accounting records and of automated accounting systems.
Skill in: using effective written and verbal communication; conveying information in a clear and concise manner; and operating a personal computer and other office equipment such as copiers, printers, and fax machines.
Ability to: review work for accuracy; accurately perform numerical detailed work; make mathematical computations; prepare financial and accounting documents; communicate effectively; establish effective working relationships with others; sit and operate a personal computer for long periods; and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
PHYSICAL/WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed in a sedentary office setting, spending more than 70% of the time sitting at a desk performing data entry on a personal computer.
This position may periodically require the ability to lift, carry, move and/or set up equipment and materials that weigh up to 25 pounds.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation at the time of applying.
Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Employment Preference can be granted.
Currently Serving U.
S.
Military Member - Statement of Service Memo; Veteran – DD Form 214 (or Equivalent) or; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried - Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty – Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 Disabled Veteran - VA Civil Service Preference Letter 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.
Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the following fields or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply: United States Army: 36B Financial Management Technician, 36A Financial Manager United States Navy: LS Logistic Specialist, 310X Supply Corps Officer United States Coast Guard: SK Storekeeper, F&S Finance and Supply United States Marine Corps: 3451 Financial Management Resource Analyst, 3402 Finance Officer United States Air Force: 6F0X1 Financial Management and Comptroller, 65FX Financial Management Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Accounting, Auditing, and Finance (texas.
gov) Contact TMD’s Veteran's Liaison, Paul Love if you have questions at (512)782-3836 or staffingHR@military.
texas.
gov The Texas Military Department does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.