Accountant III - Information Technology - Information Technology Division - Huntsville (023523)

I. Job Summary 

Performs moderately complex accounting work. Work involves preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports; and training others. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

II. Essential Functions 

A. Prepares and maintains periodic status analyses of funds and expenditures and technical reports on projections, cost data, and budget items; maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures, appropriations, and budget balances for agency programs; and reconciles accounts and appropriation balances. 

B. Audits and reviews accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes; researches reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings; ensures that agency assets are accounted for properly; and works with other state agencies, vendors, and agency personnel in completion of financial projections, requisitions, and other forms and documents. 

C. Assists in planning procedures and regulations to control the disbursement of allocated funds, manual revisions, and related forms; assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, and revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures; and prepares financial documentation and reports. 

D. Provides training and technical assistance in the program area. 

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. Minimum Qualifications 

A. Education, Experience, and Training 

1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 

2. Three years full-time, wage-earning accounting, banking, or financial operations experience. 

3. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred. 

4. Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within twelve months from the date of employment. 

Must maintain valid certification for continued employment in position. 

Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or acceptance of another position. 

* Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by the state. 

B. Knowledge and Skills 

1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, objectives, procedures, and state property accounting requirements. 

2. Knowledge of automated financial information systems. 

3. Knowledge of budget control and purchasing methods and procedures. 

4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. 

5. Knowledge of state and agency purchasing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures preferred. 

6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 

7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 

8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.  

9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

10. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 

11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 

12. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. 

13. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system. 

14. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 

15. Skill to interpret and apply accounting theory and to analyze and interpret financial data. 

16. Skill to research and resolve complex financial discrepancies and inquiries. 

17. Skill to train others. 

18. Skill to operate a 10-key calculator by touch.

IV. Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation 

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. 

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. 

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.*

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow 
Human Resources Headquarters 
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 
Huntsville, TX   77340 
PH (936) 437-4106 
EMAIL [email protected] 

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.