What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician (Austin) position at State of Texas?
WHO WE ARE:
The mission of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity. To support our mission, we are looking for an Accounting Technician I to join the Payables and Payroll Department. This position is located at 101 E. 15th St, Austin, Texas.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
The Accounting Technician I performs routine (journey-level) technical accounting support work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Perform detailed research of accounting entries and reports in systems/subsystems, such as PeopleSoft and USAS.
- Prepare and/or processes accounts payables vouchers, accounting adjustments, returned warrants and warrant cancellations in a timely manner.
- Provide quality customer service and technical assistance to both internal and external clients of TWC.
- Serve as the liaison between payables, other departments within TWC and vendors to resolve issues.
- Assist with projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Three months of full-time experience in accounting, finance or a related field.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
- Acceptance into a TWC Internship or TWC Apprenticeship will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Skills in using business software (spreadsheets, word processing packages, and databases)
- Experience in statewide accounting and financial systems i.e., PeopleSoft, CAPPS and USAS.
YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $3,200.00/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Salary : $3,200