Accountant (Austin)

WHO ARE WE:
The mission of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. To support our mission, we are looking for an Accountant to join the Payables and Payroll Department. This is an in-office position located at 101 E. 15th St, Austin, Texas. 

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
The Accountant III-V performs moderately complex to highly complex (senior-level) accounting work. Works under general to limited supervision, with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Perform detailed research of accounting entries and reports in systems/subsystems, such as PeopleSoft and USAS.
- Prepare and/or processes accounts payables vouchers, accounting adjustments, direct deposit returns, returned warrants and warrant cancellations in a timely manner.
- Approve accounts payable vouchers.
- Provide quality customer service and technical assistance to both internal and external clients of TWC.
- Serve as the liaison between payables, other departments within TWC and other state agencies/Higher education institution to resolve complex issues.
- Assist with high priority projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Accountant III: Two years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.  Six months of full-time in-service experience classified as an Accountant II with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications. 
- Accountant IV: Two years and six months of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field. Six months of full-time in-service experience classified as an Accountant III with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
- Accountant V: Three years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.  Six months of full-time in-service experience classified as an Accountant IV with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
-All Levels: A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas will satisfy the education and/or experience requirements.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Experience in statewide accounting and financial systems i.e., PeopleSoft, CAPPS and USAS.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); of policies and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to payable operations.
- Skills in using business software (spreadsheets, word processing packages, and databases).

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary:  $3,800.00 - $5,500.00 per month, depending on qualifications
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

This is a security sensitive position, subject to criminal background check.

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: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf.

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. 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.

Job Details
Primary Location: United States-Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Austin:101 E 15th St (320-4001), 101 E 15th St, Austin, 78778-0001
Job: Accountants
Organization: TWC Business Unit
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Non-Management
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting: May 29, 2026, 12:00:00 AM