Accountant III

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Functional Title: Accountant III

Job Title: Accountant III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: HHSC Accounting

Posting Number: 21162

Closing Date: 09/22/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $4,500.00 - $5,921.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,90A,36B,89A,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,LS,LSS,PS,SK

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Brief Job Description:

In your role as an Accountant III on the Accounting Operations Support and Oversight team, you'll become a specialist on the Warrant Distribution team. You'll perform accounting tasks and in time serve as a functional specialist on the team. You'll receive, track, and distribute payroll and non-payroll warrants. You'll find creative solutions to share with the team and beyond. You'll use tools provided by the agency, the State Comptroller, State Treasury, and the Internal Revenue Service to make decisions handling negotiable instruments. As a first line contact, you'll help external and internal customers understand accounting rules and regulations. You'll do research, resolve discrepancies, respond to questions, and overall provide excellent customer service to vendors and employees. In this position, you'll have a unique opportunity to learn multiple functions. You'll learn to document processes and use that documentation to guide others in the use of software applications. This critical position is responsible for all payroll and non-payroll processing of warrants, payments issued to vendors, providers, and employees according to the rules and regulations established by the State Legislature, Comptroller and Internal Revenue Service. This position is instrumental in ensuring that all warrants are issued timely and accurately to avoid potential delays in the distribution of warrants.

You'll learn to respond to customer needs and to create and share reports.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Researches, corrects or returns rejected/error transactions through automated systems using knowledge of fundamental procedures. (20%)

Audits records for accuracy and compliance with standards and procedures. (20%)

Develops, assists and interprets policies, procedures, rules, regulations or standards to others (for example staff, individuals, vendors). (30%) Communicates on a complex level with others to provide, exchange, verify information, answer inquiries, address issues or resolve problems or complaints. (10%) Provides intermediate level technical assistance to others on policies, procedures, rules, regulations, standards or requirements. (10%)

Prepare moderately complex ongoing or special narrative or statistical reports. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

1. knowledge of accounting, either through education or experience.

2. Knowledge of automated accounting systems.

3. Ability to review/audit reports, entries and other data.

4. Ability to process accounting information.

5. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

6. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

1. Excellent written communications as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on the state application.

2. Experience with accounting principles and procedures; preference for governmental accounting experience.

3. Experience with accounting software.

4. Experience with Microsoft office applications.

5. Experience in basic accounting functions.

Additional information:

This is a 5 day in the office position.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditors Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.