Accountant Technician I – Trust Fund - Commissary and Trust Fund - Huntsville (921029)

JOB SUMMARY
Performs routine technical accounting support work. Work involves performing detailed assignments 
in recording, classifying, examining, and verifying financial records, documents, and reports. Works 
under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Prepares, reviews, and proofs reports, correspondence, accounting transactions, deposits, 
withdrawals, vouchers, and other trust fund forms.

B. Compiles, organizes, and tabulates data; reviews and post information to agency records; 
modified forms and records; and performs data entry, retrieval, and data searches.

C. Retrieves and distributes documents, supplies, equipment, records, inmate files, and other items 
to agency offices and unit locations; opens, sorts, and distributes mail; and maintains logs of 
document processing and other related records.

D. Answers inquiries regarding policies and procedures; performs receptionist and telephone 
switchboard duties; and maintains files, records, and documents in an automated system.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. One year full-time, wage-earning customer service, clerical, secretarial, administrative 
support, or accounting clerical experience. Fifteen semester hours 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) may be 
substituted for each six months of experience.

3. Must have a valid Class C driver license.
Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.

Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of data entry procedures and document flow.

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

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

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

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

 
6. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

7. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

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

9. Skill to perform data entry and retrieval of information.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend 
repeatedly, 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:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX   77340
PH (936) 437-3069
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.