TCEQ - Accountant IV

Are you an experienced Accountant IV, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources. NOTE: To determine qualifications, TCEQ job postings require fully completed applications with a detailed job history.

Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. See below for more details. YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQ Administrative Services, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide -- the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do . This position is a member of our Financial Administration Division.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Perform complex professional accounting work related to encumbering, processing payments and Expenditure Transfer Vouchers for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Review, analyze, audit, reconcile and process payment transactions and their underlying procurement & financial documents in the Financial Administration CAPPS Tools (FACT) and the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) for accuracy.

Provide technical assistance to the programs regarding complex matters related to inquiries on payment vouchers. Evaluate and audit financial reports, including monitoring and analyzing reports related to encumbrance liquidation, and finalizing lines. Interpret rules, regulations, polices, and procedures regarding purchasing, encumbrance, and payment to vendors.

Provide feedback to agency policies and procedures to maintain internal controls and adherence to Comptroller's rules and State statutes. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Experience reviewing, analyzing, auditing, reconciling, and processing encumbrance, payment and/or financial transactions. State of Texas Government, Another Governmental Entity, or Private Industry Experience using an automated and integrated Financial Accounting System State of Texas Government (USAS /CAPPS), Another Governmental Entity, or Private Industry Experience interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding purchasing, encumbrance, and payment to vendors.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, economics, business, or public administration from an accredited college or university, plus one year of experience where the majority of time was spent in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. A graduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or public administration may substitute for two years of the required experience.

OR Five years of experience where the majority of time was spent in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. OR Certification as a public accountant (CPA). HOW TO APPLY To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Recruit (TAM). Applications must be fully completed with a job history, including job title, employment dates (mo.

/yr.), full-time or part-time and hours per week, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and detailed description of duties performed. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. We strongly encourage all candidates to apply in the CAPPS Online Application system .

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK: See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above. WORK SCHEDULE Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Financial Administration Division.

BENEFITS

Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes Professional development opportunities Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state Wellness Program and Activities Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ Work-Life Balance CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation. System/Job. Descriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under `Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.