Accountant IV - InvProcessing

Job/Position DescriptionPerforms complex (journey-level) accounting and financial analysis work. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance in the examination, review, and analysis of accounting records, as well as preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of financial analyses and reports. This role establishes, maintains, and/or oversees accounting systems, procedures, and controls; prepares and/or oversees the preparation of agency reports; and assists with compiling statistics and reports relating to budgetary activities. The Accountant IV reviews and determines appropriate account codes and/or chart field information to code accounting documents, including vouchers, invoices, and other financial documents. Key responsibilities involve using a variety of software applications including CAPPS 9.2, HHSAS 8.8, USAS, Hal-File, Invoice Tracking, Excel, and Word to perform essential job functions. This position assists with the preparation of ad hoc reports requested by management, department staff, and budget staff. Additionally, the Accountant IV performs daily DAFR reports between the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and the HHSC Accounting System (CAPPS 9.2). The role advises staff on correcting reconciliation errors, trains staff to prevent recurrence of errors, and prepares training materials as needed. The position provides technical guidance and ensures accuracy of accounts payable operations for the agency by creating manual vouchers such as ETVs, warrant cancellations, direct deposit reversals, USAS direct entry payments, and other complex encumbered/unencumbered payment vouchers. The Accountant IV interprets and implements state and federal rules and regulations and performs other duties as assigned. This position instructs and provides guidance to staff, reviews and approves voucher related entries for accuracy, makes entries as necessary, and provides training in processes and procedures. The role works under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgment. This position is eligible for teleworking.Essential Job FunctionsProcesses and Approves Complex Accounts Payable VouchersThe Accountant IV processes complex accounts payable vouchers in the HHSC accounting system (CAPPS 9.2), handling various voucher types, including Expenditure Transfer Vouchers (ETVs), warrant cancellations, direct deposit reversals, USAS direct entry payments, and other complex encumbered/unencumbered payment vouchers. They ensure appropriate documentation and authorization for each voucher submitted for approval, answer questions, research problems, and follow up as necessary. Daily tasks include reconciling DAFR/IT reports between CAPPS 9.2 and USAS payment transactions, resolving discrepancies between the two accounting systems. 35%Reviews and Prepares Vouchers/InvoicesThis role involves reviewing and preparing vouchers and invoices for entry into the accounting system.The Accountant IV works with program areas to obtain necessary approvals or receivers for purchases, coordinates account codes and chart field coding on invoices, requisitions, and travel vouchers, and identifies and communicates funding issues to budget and program management. They review vouchers for errors prior to entry or approval and train staff to ensure appropriate use of funds, coding, and adherence to state guidelines. Additionally, they advise staff on correcting errors and provide training to prevent recurrence. 15%Budgetary Assistance and Technical Gu https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=612881 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.