Accountant

WHO ARE WE: 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 Accountant to join the Payables and Payroll Department. This is an in-office position located at 101 E. 15th St, Austin, Texas.  TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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. WHO YOU ARE: The Accountant III-V performs moderately complex to highly complex (senior-level) accounting work. Works under general to limited supervision, with limited to considerable 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, direct deposit returns, returned warrants and warrant cancellations in a timely manner. - Approve accounts payable vouchers. - 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 other state agencies/Higher education institution to resolve complex issues. - Assist with high priority projects. - Perform other duties as assigned. YOU QUALIFY WITH: - Accountant III:  Two years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.  - Accountant IV:  Two years and six months of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field. - Accountant V:  Three years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.  - All Levels: A license to practice as a certified p