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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES Accountant IV Gen Ledger in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionAccountant IV performs complex (journey-level) accounting work related to the Cash Management of State, Collected, and Federal funds, and grant and revenue accounting information. Job functions include general ledger entry; journal posting; assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports; establishing, overseeing, and maintaining internal financial controls; reconciling accounting transactions; and cash management. May provide cross-training and guidance to other accounting staff on critical job functions. This position works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment and must have the ability to complete assignments within the defined parameters and deadlines.Essential Job Functionsand#149;Monitors, evaluates, and maintains cash balances of the various funding sources in accordance with Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) and agency's established procedures.and#149;Maintains the grant award ledgers and reconciles to Payment Management System balances.and#149;Coordinates with other state agencies to process federal funds draw down requests. and#149;Ensures the requested drawn down funds are transferred in a timely and accurate manner.and#149;Reviews payroll funding requests for cash and budget availability in appropriations, identifies potential funding issues and proposes solutions.and#149;Researches outstanding rounding and/or liquidation errors on the DFPS Draw Down Reports. and#149;Identifies discrepancies, prepares correcting entries and/or coordinates with other DFPS accounting areas to resolve discrepancies. and#149;Performs journal voucher entries in USAS and CAPPSand#149;Prepares detailed work papers in preparation for the annual CMIA Reportand#149;Analyzes and recommends improvements or revisions to internal accounting policies, procedures, controls, and/or reports.and#149;Oversees and coordinates the establishing of new Dedicated Childrenand#146;s Accounts with Greater Texas Credit Union. and#149;Routinely interacts with agency staff, other state agencies and the public.and#149;Reviews, evaluates, recommends updates and/or approvals of the Method of Expenditures adjustments submitted by budget department to Cash Management supervisor, and forwards on to Cost Allocation team for processing.and#149;Provides routine updates and reports on the status of the DFPS appropriation and funding source balances, coordinates with DFPS management, and Budget department to resolve any issues.and#149;Logs and distributes Notices of Award (NOA) to DFPS Finance area. and#149;Coordinates the conversion of grant award letters into accessible format and publishing to DFPS external website.and#149;Maintains cross-training on all accounting processes and procedures to be able to back up the other accountants including but not limited to receiving, depositing, reconciling, and tracking revenues; assisting and tracking year end close process for Cash Management Section; processing Expenditure Refunds and determining the correct coding for the collections/reimbursements.and#149;Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain accounting operations, including assisting in other areas of the Cash Management unit and the Accounting Division.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsNoneKnowledge Skills Abilitiesand#149;Knowledge and experience in governmental accounting and financial operations, including Accounts Receivables, Reconciliation, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting.and#149;Experience in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.and#149;Knowledge of comp https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=603960 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.