Accountant V

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Functional Title: Accountant V 
Job Title: Accountant V 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: HHSC Accounting 
Posting Number: 9955 
Closing Date: 10/20/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 
Salary Range: $6,000.00 - $6,300.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,90A,36B,89A,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,LS,LSS,PS,SK 
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Job Description:

Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work. Work involves establishing and maintaining accounting procedures and ensuring the integrity of data in CAPPS Financial. Knowledge of terms and conditions of Federal Grant Awards when applied to cost allocations. Responsible for calculating complex Cost Allocation Factors and ensuring accuracy of Fund Source usage employing VLOOKUPs, and HLOOKUPs against a fund source template. Responsible for tasks with the accounting staff in the General Ledger area of Fund Accounting. May specialize in analyzing and implementing financial requirements of the Cost Allocation Plan, Commitment Accounting, and Reconciliation of CAPPS Financial to USAS. Job tasks also include, but are not limited to updating Chart Fields, Trees, Speed Charts and Combo Edits, Maintaining Internal Controls, Journal Entries, and acting as liaison with HHSC Technical Staff on CAPPS Financial upgrades, issues, and system testing. Assist in completing the AFR. Possess knowledge of the GAAP. Works under general supervision, with a moderate degree of latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Ensures all tasks are performed in accordance with Federal and State requirements and guidelines. 

Essential Job Functions:

•             Knowledge of terms and conditions of Federal Grant Awards when applied to Reallocation of Cost Allocations (CA) and Chartfield Setups. Responsible for calculating complex CA factors and ensure accuracy in relation to the Fund Source Template. Maintain various Chartfield updates/setups (i.e. Trees, Speed Charts, and Combo Edits) according to the agency’s General Ledger (35%)

•             Analyze and implement requirements of the Cost Allocation Plan (PACAP). Reconciliation of CAPPS to USAS. Complete reallocation process for Cost Allocation Factors in CAPPS. (35%)

•             Maintains internal controls and process journal entries to include ETV and Method of Finance entries. (15%)

•             Participates in the preparation of complex state reporting to include the AFR and Commitment Accounting. Ensures all tasks are performed in accordance with Federal/State requirements and guidelines. Works with GL Manager on audit requests. (10%)

•             Analyzes and recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures. Acts as liaison with HHSC Technical Staff on CAPPS Financial upgrades, issues, and system testing. May participate in special projects as required and other duties as assigned. (5%) 

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A 

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

•             Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

•             Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relevant to reporting requirements

•             Skill in reconciling accounting records and reports

•             Skill in developing teams and promoting effective teamwork

•             Intermediate Excel skills including Pivot Table, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, and advanced formulas

•             Ability to manage several ongoing projects at the same time, prioritize work, and meet deadlines

•             Ability to use complex automated accounting systems that include CAPPS, USAS, and CAPPS HCM

•             Knowledge of fiscal programs, governmental accounting, laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations

•             SkiII in use of office equipment, computers, and associated software applications

•             Ability to plan procedures and coordinate accounting operations, train others if required, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

•             Skilled in working under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and judgement 

Initial Screening Criteria:

•             Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.

•             Four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial operations.

•             Experience working with client database systems preferred.

•             Proven general ledger, excel, and/or reconciliation experience through work history. 

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

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.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS 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 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.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.