CPS Accounting Technician II

WHY WORK FOR DFPS?

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected — children, elderly, and people with disabilities — from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Functional Title: CPS Accounting Technician II 
Job Title: CPS Accounting Technician II 
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc 
Department: Region 6B CPS Dir Del -Other 
Posting Number: 8400 
Closing Date: 09/20/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Protective Services 
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-13 
Salary Range: $2,953.25 - $4,365.66 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 20% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: HOUSTON 
Job Location Address: 2525 MURWORTH 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 3400, 3401,3404, 3408, 3451, 36A, 36B, 65F1, 65F3, 65F4, 65FX, 6F000, 6F011, 6F031, 6F051, 6F071 
6F091, 6F0X1, 8844, 020, 3402, 3432, 9FIN, F&S, 70C, 89A,92A, 920A, 1005 
 
 

Brief Job Description: 

The CPS Accounting Technician II is responsible for maintaining financial records for children in the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Children’s Income Account. This role ensures proper handling of funds from state, federal, and private sources, audits and reconciles reports, processes child-specific contracts, foster care pre-bills, and billing alerts (including related payments), and prepares detailed financial and analytical reports to support the financial management of DFPS programs. 

Essential Job Functions (EJFs): 

• Maintain accurate financial records for children’s income accounts, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and agency requirements. 

• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in numerical work. 

• Demonstrates efficiency in organization and time management.

• Verify Social Security income awarded to children in foster care. 

• Audit, reconcile, and approve financial reports to verify accuracy and completeness. 

• Process child-specific contracts, foster care pre-bills, and billing alerts (including related payments). 

• Working knowledge of spreadsheets and financial software.

• Monitor accounts and general ledgers for discrepancies and make necessary adjustments. 

• Prepare detailed financial and analytical reports to support program operations and management decisions. 

• Ensure timely and accurate handling of funds from state, federal, and private sources. 

• Communicate with program staff, management, and external partners regarding account status, payments, and contract matters. 

• Respond to inquiries, both verbally and in writing, regarding various accounting issues. 

• Perform other duties as required to support unit operations. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 

Knowledge of: 

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and terminology. 

• Knowledge of automated accounting systems, spreadsheets, and related financial software. 

Skill in: 

• Skill in performing detailed numerical work with speed and accuracy. 

• Skills in analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and reconciling accounts. 

• Skill in preparing clear, concise, and accurate financial and analytical reports. 

• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work to meet strict deadlines. 

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, and external partners. 

Ability to: 

• Ability to interpret and apply accounting policies, procedures, and regulations. 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, regarding accounting and financial matters. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and perform other duties to support unit operations. 

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: 

N/A 

Initial Screening Criteria: 

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent. 

• Two (2) years of full-time accounting, bookkeeping, financial, or clerical experience. 

• Education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience: 60 semester hours may be used in place of the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. 

Additional Information: 

• Required to maintain confidentiality of financial and client information. 

• Employment is contingent upon background checks in accordance with DFPS policy. 

• No licensure or certification is required for this position. 

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files. 

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.