DOB - Chief Accountant VII

Working Title:

Chief Accountant

State Classification:

Accountant VII

Class No. / Sal Grp:

1024 / B26

Monthly Salary:

$8,300.00 - $10,000.00

(Salary Contingent on Experience)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Location:

Austin Headquarter Office

Overnight Travel:

Minimal Travel – Up to 5%

Mission:
The mission of the Texas Department of Banking is to ensure Texas has a safe, sound, and competitive financial services system.

General Description:
Performs highly advanced accounting work and may assign, and/or review the work of others for Self-Directed, Semi-Independent agency. Work involves preparing financial analyses, budgets, and reports; establishing, improving, and maintaining accounting systems, procedures, and controls; and processing, auditing, and reconciling payroll. Work is performed under the general direction of Administrative Services management with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties:
•    Ensures compliance with state laws and regulations pertaining to financial reporting, budget, travel, payroll, and historical document management.
•    Develop methods for the control of cash receipts, deposits, and disbursements; the purchase of services, supplies, and equipment; and the documentation of claims for payment.
•    Audits and approves payroll vouchers, purchase vouchers, travel vouchers, journal entries, and interagency transfers.  
•    Monitors and maintains accounting and funding structures using the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financials and HR/Payroll, and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).  
•    Reconciles revenues and expenditures monthly and conducts research and records proper adjusting entries prior to the preparation of monthly financial statements.
•    Reviews revenues and expenditures for reasonableness and accuracy. 
•    Prepares and coordinates the planning, development, and submission of the Department’s annual financial reports in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts requirements.
•    Prepares and coordinates the planning, development, and submission of the Department’s Annual Non-Financial Report in accordance with the Governor’s Office requirements.
•    Prepares and reviews general ledger accounting entries and reconciliation of financial transactions.
•    Assists with reports, including the Quarterly Federal Tax Return, Quarterly FTE report, Quarterly Measures Report, and Semi- Annual Security Verification report.  
•    Reviews and approves operating and travel vouchers, deposits, and journal entries.  
•    Reviews and mails all annual 1099s by IRS deadline.   
•    Assists with internal and external audit inquiries. 
•    Assists in the preparation of legislative fiscal notes and the Department’s annual operating budget.    
•    Acts as the Department’s Security Coordinator for all Comptroller applications.
•    Monitors and oversees the daily activities of accounting personnel relating to travel, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Experience and Education Requirements:
•    Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is required. Each year of related State of Texas accounting experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
•    Six years of experience in financial administration and fiscal accounting, including experience in State of Texas accounting, budgeting, and/or reporting.
•    Knowledge of state laws pertaining to public funds, governmental finance, and the use of electronic accounting equipment.
•    Experience using CAPPS Financials and HR/Payroll, USAS, and Uniform Statewide Payroll/Personnel System (USPS).  

Preferred Qualification:
•    Experience in the supervision of personnel.
•    Experience in State of Texas property accounting.  

Special Requirements:    
•    Position requires minimal overnight travel, up to 5%.
•    Must possess a vehicle capable of transporting supplies and mail.
•    Must possess or obtain within 90 days a valid Texas Driver’s license. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving any vehicle to conduct agency business. Final applicants must certify that personally owned vehicles used for agency business have Texas minimum liability coverage and a valid state inspection.
•    This position requires that the incumbent demonstrate strong personal financial responsibility and integrity.
•    Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to complete a work style profile.
•    Final applicants will be subject to an employment credit check, driving record check, and criminal background check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Knowledge of financial administration, budget control, and fiscal accounting.
•    Knowledge of governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.  
•    Knowledge of Generally Accepted According Principles (GAAP) and ability to apply.
•    Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.
•    Knowledge of financial reporting, required.
•    Ability to direct accounting programs.
•    Ability to interpret laws and regulations to apply accounting theory.
•    Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.
•    Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data. 
•    Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
•    Ability to read and interpret financial statements. 
•    Ability to budget funds and set up accounting and internal control systems. 
•    Ability to train and supervise staff.
•    Proficiency in operating personal computers using Microsoft applications to include Access, Excel and Word. 
•    Ability to direct and supervise others, direct accounting programs, budget funds, set up accounting systems, understand and interpret laws and regulations and interpret and apply complex accounting theory.  
•    Above average skills in written and verbal communication.

Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions:
This position requires the incumbent to frequently perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive use of a personal computer, copiers, printers, telephone and client/customer contact. 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.

Marginal or corrected visual, speech and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. Position requires frequent work under stress, as a team member and in direct contact with others. Travel is less than 5% with minimal overnight stays.

How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your online applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.

All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number 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.

Applications Submitted through Work in Texas:
Applicants may submit applications through Work in Texas (WIT), however applicants must complete work history, education and 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. (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en ) .

SAO Military Crosswalk:    https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf 

Remarks:    State law prohibits any employee of the Department from being or becoming “directly or indirectly indebted to or financially interested in an entity supervised or regulated by the Banking Commissioner.”  See Texas Finance Code, Section 12.107. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by telephone.  Final male applicants between the ages of 18 to 26 will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the selective service system.

E-Verify:    This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The Texas Department of Banking is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability. The applicant should contact Human Resources if reasonable accommodation is required during the application process at (512) 475-1345.