Accountant V - AR Detail and Recon

Accountant V – AR Detail and ReconLocation: Austin, TX – 4601 W Guadalupe StPosting Number: 18601 | Closing Date: 07/17/2026Salary: $6,000.00 – $6,500.00 per month | Shift: Day – Weekdays M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Telework: Not Eligible | Travel: Up to 15%Benefits: 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, and opportunities for career advancement.ResponsibilitiesReport directly to the Accounts Receivable (AR) Detail and Reconciliation Manager and work closely with HHSC CFO, accounting departments, and state‑run program areas to accurately record revenues and refunds. Maintain, post, and balance accounting records, verify payment accuracy in the Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS), and oversee fund processing for revenue, refunds, liquidated damages, rebates, and licenses.Act as a subject‑matter expert on GAAP and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts policies, supporting staff and program areas. (15%)Oversee preparation, verification, and submission of cash deposits to the voucher unit in compliance with the 3‑day deposit rule and Texas State Government Code 404.094. (25%)Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with agency and state requirements; initiate and implement process improvements. (15%)Research incorrectly coded payments, correct entries in ARTS, document errors, and retrain staff as needed. (10%)Perform secondary review of verified payments completed by department entry staff, correct errors, and document them. (5%)Research unallocated checks in the suspense account and determine correct coding. (10%)Train incoming and existing staff; provide backup to all Detail Team and Reconciliation Team tasks. (5%)Ensure safekeeping of negotiable instruments, cash payments, and financial documents received by HHSC Accounts Receivable. (5%)Verify that all team log sheets are accurately and timely completed per audit requirements. (5%)Cross‑train in other parts of the Accounts Receivable Department, assist with special projects and management assignments. (5%)Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of GAAP and procedures affecting accounting records and automated systems.Computer skills, including use of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).Problem‑identification and resolution skills.Ability to meet deadlines and prepare accurate reports.Effective communication with clients, providers, agency staff, and others.Analytical ability to interpret and apply accounting theory, work accurately with numerical detail, and consolidate data.Initial Screening CriteriaExperience identifying and developing process improvements on the job.Experience using automated accounting or customer database systems.Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).Excellent written communication as observed by detail and completeness of application information.Five years of progressively responsible experience in customer service, accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting; State Government or Non‑Profit accounting preferred.Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with coursework in accounting, finance, or related field; experience may substitute for up to four years of college.#J-18808-Ljbffr