AccountantIII

WHO WE ARE: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking to fill an Accountant III position in the Contract Payables Department which is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX. 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. WHAT YOU WILL DO:  The Accountant III performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.   GENERAL DUTIES: - Reviews and audits contract expenditure payment requests and related documents for accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations. - Classifies, codes, and posts payment and related documents to financial systems. - Researches and assists in resolving discrepancies with vendor and expenditure draw downs. - Prepares periodic analyses of expenditures and prepares technical financial reports. - Assists in making recommendations for improvements or revisions to procedures.  -Maintain adequate records of expenditures, contract balances, and refunds collected and deposited. -Maintain systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency programs. - Perform other duties as assigned.   YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:  - Experience in accounting, auditing, business, or financial operations. - Knowledge or experience with state government accounting. - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred, but four years of related business experience may be substituted.    - Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), and/or Cash Draw and Expenditure Reporting system (CDER) is preferred. - Skil