Accountant V

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Functional Title: Accountant V 
Job Title: Accountant V 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: HHSC Accounting 
Posting Number: 11413 
Closing Date: 12/09/2025 
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:  
Telework: Not 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: 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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Accountant V Detail and Reconciliation Team Lead

Performs accounting work involving maintaining, posting, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports. May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as federal funds accounting.

Brief Job Description:

Reports directly to the Accounts Receivable (AR) Detail and Reconciliation Manager.

Work closely with Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Accounting departments, and state-run program areas to accurately record and report revenue and refunds deposited by HHSC Accounts Receivable (AR).

Work with multiple state-run program areas to oversee fund processing for revenue, refunds, liquidated damages, rebates, and licenses.  Communicate with internal and external stakeholders via phone, email, and MS Team meetings.  Verifying the accuracy of posted payments in the Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS) by running and reconciling financial reports.

This position is critical to processing revenue, collections and payments due the State of Texas and for which various state budgets are dependent for operating funds.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is the first of the senior levels. Employees at this level may:

1. Acts as a subject matter expert regarding GAAP and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts policies mandates and the functions of the accounts receivable department to support internal staff and program areas. (15%)
2. Oversee the preparation, verification, and submission of cash deposits to the voucher unit within SB245 72 hours mandated deadline.  (25%)
3. Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls to ensure compliance with agency and state requirements, policies, and procedures, and processes in financial areas.  Identifies, initiates, and implements areas for process improvement. (15%)
4. Performs research on payments that were incorrectly coded to determine correct coding. Make corrections in the Accounts Receivable Tracking System (ARTS).  Document staff errors and retrain staff when needed. (10%)
5. Performs secondary review of verified payments completed by the department entry staff.  Make necessary corrections and document staff errors. (5%)
6. Proactively research unallocated checks that have been placed in the suspense account to determine correct coding. (10%)
7. Trains incoming staff and existing staff.  Backup to all Detail Team and Reconciliation Team tasks as needed to meet deadlines. (5%)
8. Ensures the safekeeping of negotiable instruments, cash payments, and financial documents received by HHSC Accounts Receivable. (5%)
9. Double check that all team log sheets have been accurately and timely filled out per audit requirement. (5%)
10. Cross train in other areas of the Accounts Receivable Department to aid as a backup and work on special projects as needed and assigned by management. (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
2. Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.
3. Skill in the use of personal computers, auxiliary equipment, and various software applications.
4. Skill in problem identification and resolution.
5. Ability to work within established deadlines and ability to prepare accurate reports.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, providers, agency staff and others.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

1. Experience identifying and developing process improvements.
2. Experience using automated accounting or customer database systems.
3. Experience with MS office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
4. Excellent written communications as observed by detail and completeness of information provided on state application.
5. Five years of progressively responsible experience in customer service, accounting, finance, auditing, or budgeting.  Accounting experience in State Government or Non-Profit organization is preferred.
6. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting, finance, marketing, management, or another business-related field.  Each year of experience may substitute for one year of college on a year for year basis up to four years. 

Additional Information:

This job may require after-hours work.

Shift time is weekdays M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM.

This job is not eligible to telework.

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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.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

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.