What are the responsibilities and job description for the TMB - 26-503-27 - Financial Analyst III position at Texas Medical Board and Careers?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs advanced (senior-level) financial analysis and regulatory work. Work involves compiling, reviewing, and analyzing financial data. Prepares financial reports required by external oversight agencies such as the Legislative Budget Board and Office of the Governor. Responds to financial reporting inquiries and open records. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Reports to the Director of Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Budget Management.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
60% Financial Reporting: Analyzes financial data, information, and applicable business, financial, and/or regulatory plans. Ensures compliance with established procedures, requirements, laws, and regulations; completeness of data; and presence of adequate documentation. Processes information by auditing and verifying financial data. Reviews reconciliation of treasury cash, and audits various financial accounts. Reconciles agency revenue collections and expenditures. Prepares and enters journal entries into agency accounting systems. Assists in the data entry, updates, and reconciliation of asset management information. Assists with setting up and maintaining budgets. Maintains confidentiality.
20% Special Projects: Assists in coordinating and conducting project activities for special assignments and/or reports. May assist in providing guidance to other team members assigned to special projects. Maintains confidentiality.
10% Pre-Audit Work: Prepares working papers and gathers supporting documentation to meet audit requirements and for compliance with state and federal standards and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts policies and procedures.
5% Policies/Procedures: Review and updates policies and procedures as needed to support the functions of financial reporting.
5% Other Duties as Assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, data science, statistics, or economics is required.
- Minimum five years’ experience in bookkeeping, revenue, accounts payable, payroll, travel, or general accounting experience is required.
- Minimum five years’ experience in Texas State Government accounting is required.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams is required.
- Experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is required.
- Experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) required.
- Experience with Texas Identification Number System (TINS) preferred.
- Certified professional accountant (CPA) preferred.
- Financial administration and fiscal accounting.
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements and standards.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts accounting policies and procedures.
- Cash management and administration.
- A thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- The use of standard office equipment and personal computers.
- Microsoft Office applications include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Effective written and verbal communication including telephone etiquette and business writing.
- Organize, manage, and accurately report financial data.
- Identify, define, and solve problems.
- Interpret and apply accounting theory.
- Interpret relevant laws and regulations.
- Exercising sound judgment and effective decision-making.
- Performing detail-orientated tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Interpret and apply policies and procedures.
- Organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
- Supervise the work of others.
- Train and share knowledge.
- Work with sensitive and confidential information.
- Work with multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Due to office space limitations, this position is eligible for telecommuting up to two days per week. In person attendance of board meetings is required.
- Regular and punctual attendance Monday – Friday.
- Require be in office two days per week and for board meetings.
- Must respond to internal and external communications in a timely manner which is at least.
o Within 24 hrs (1 business day) of when internal communication is received.
- Within 15 minute while working remotely during business hrs if contacted by your Manager
- Frequent use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.
- Frequent sitting.
- Frequently working under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
- Compliance with all agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to applicable
The principal job is performed in a standard office and requires:
- If temporarily working remotely due to limited office space, applicants must have a dedicated, quiet, and secure workspace that ensures privacy and minimal distractions to maintain confidentiality while working remotely.
- If temporary working remotely due to limited office space, an applicant must have reliable and secure high speed internet access with a minimum of 20 MBPS download and 2 MBPS upload.
- Applicants may be required to provide confirmation from the area ISP.
- All applicants will have frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and other input devices.
- All applicants need to have the ability to participate in video calls, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
- All applicants may experience frequently working under deadlines, individually or as a team member, and at times may collaborate with others to meet deadlines.
- All applicants may generally experience low physical demands, occasional lifting of equipment
- In accordance with state law, authorization for telework may not be awarded to an employee as a condition of hiring.
- A new employee must complete department probationary training period before evaluation for a telework agreement.
- TMB will conduct a TXDPS criminal history check on all new hires due to access to confidential or sensitive data while performing the work of the position applied for.
- Cannot hold outside employment that interferes with assigned work schedule, nor does it constitute a conflict of interest with TMB employment and services.
- Must reside in Texas.
- Dual employment at another state agency or Texas public university is not permitted.
- If hired, you must provide documentation(s) within three days of hire that establishes identity and employment verification.
- Employees assigned to agency-issued devices (e.g., laptops, cell phones) are expected to use these devices exclusively for work-related duties.
- The use of personal devices for official work is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized.
- The Texas Medical Board does not sponsor H-1B visas.
NEW HIRES/REHIRES
60-day waiting period for health coverage.
REMARKS
Resumes will not be accepted without a completed and signed State of Texas application. Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted and will receive written notification of application results.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Texas Medical Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status. Employment opportunities shall not be denied to a qualified individual with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation. The applicant should communicate requests for reasonable accommodation by calling (512) 305-7142.
Selective Service Requirement: If selected for employment, male applicants ages 18 through 25 must present proof of registration or exemption with the federal Selective Service System.
Salary : $6,500 - $7,125