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Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Salary Ranges: Accountant I: $2,998/month - $3,792/month* Accountant II: $3,159.83/month - $4,002/month* TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS MISSION Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. WORKING AT THE TWDB See why our work makes an impact and why the TWDB is a great place to work! The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp. Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information. MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of FIN10 Finance, FS Finance and Supply (Warrant), 36B Financial Management Technician, 89A Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist, 920A Property Accounting Technician (Warrant) or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf Job Description SummaryPerforms entry-level to routine (journey-level) accounting work. Serves as a revenue accountant in the Revenue section of the Financial Operations Division. Ensures accounting records and files related to deposits are processed timely and reviewed for accuracy and consistency with state accounting guidance and agency record keeping methodologies.This position may reconcile, research, and resolve discrepancies identified. Assists with other revenue functions as requested by management. Provides general support on special projects as assigned. May train others. Works under close to moderate supervision with minimal to limited latitude for the use and initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Financial Operations Division. Essential Job Functions Processes and deposits agency revenue in a timely manner. Prepares and enters deposits and journal in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (Trust) and Texas Water Information System Expansion (TxWise). Prepares monthly reconciliations activities. Reviews various journals for discrepancies. Setup vendors in the Texas Identification Number System (TINS) and CAPPS. Serves as backup and provides assistance to other revenue accountants. Prepares entries and documents for routine transactions. Complies with established procedures as set forth in the Financial Operations Division. Research items upon request. Monitors Aged Receivables accounts and other pending items. Coordinates coverage of functions related to individual job responsibilities prior to requesting time off. Participates in independent job-related research and demonstrates initiative when seeking solutions to issues. Composes procedures for tasks and responsibilities. Maintains confidential and sensitive information. Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule. Maintains required certifications and lice ses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses. May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Accountant I - One year of accounting and financial operations experience. Accountant II - Two years of accounting and financial operations experience. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Previous State of Texas government accounting experience Experience working in accounts payable/receivable. Previous experience and knowledge of USAS, CAPPS and/or other accounting financial systems. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Operations Division. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Board (GAB) requirements. Knowledge of accounting software such as CAPPS, USAS and other fund accounting software. Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Access. Skills in use of Internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software. Ability to prepare and enter journals into internal and external accounting systems. Ability to work accurately and independently with numerical details in a high-volume setting. Ability to work as a team member in a courteous, productive, and effective manner. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work efficiently and independently in a dependable, organized, and productive manner in order to arrange workload plan to meet schedules and deadlines. Ability to schedule work in order to maintain regular progress on assignments and meet deadlines. Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines. Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems. Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment. Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision. Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output. Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors. Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance, and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing. Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs. Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas. Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) f