TWDB - 26-37: General Ledger Accountant (Accountant V)

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionMust meet agency in-office requirementsSalary commensurate with experience and qualificationsTEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARDand#8217;S MISSIONLeading the stateand#8217;s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.WORKING AT THE TWDBSee why our work makes an impactFind out why the TWDB is a great place to work.Make a positive difference for the state of Texas. We encourage you to apply for positions that match your qualifications.The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance For more information about these benefits and more visit:visit TWDB Career Page: for more information.MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCEVeterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 36A Financial Manager, LS Logistics Specialist, 3404 Financial Management Officer, 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 DescriptionPerforms highly complex (senior-level) accounting work in the Financial Reporting Department in the Accounting Division. Work involves preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports. Reviews and conducts quality control of various agency accounting transactions. Maintains agency appropriations, processes complex general ledger entries, and prepares regular reconciliations of the agencyand#8217;s financial data. Responsibilities require the use of independent professional judgement, attention to detail, and self-motivation. Prepares major portions of the annual financial report and work on other analyses, as needed. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Accounting Division.Essential Job FunctionsReviews agency accounting transactions including payable vouchers, travel vouchers, loan closing transactions, revenue deposits and federal draws.Reviews accounting batches for posting and monitor batch processing for errors.Prepares and enters appropriation entries in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and external accounting systems, such as the Comptrollerand#8217;s Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).Reconciles appropriations with internal agency budgets.Transfers unexpended cash balances forward from year-to-year, as allowed.Prepares monthly reconciliations of activity and balances in internal and external financial systems.Assists with preparation and review of the Annual Financial Report and the Annual Report of Other Required Information.Assists in other areas of the Accounting Division as needed.Monitors appropriations to ensure funding is available for approved transactions.Processes USAS appropriation budget documents to ensure payments process.Reconciles Debt and Portfolio Managementand#8217;s Cash and enter corrections as needed in the CAPPS and USAS.Reviews, approves, and posts deposit batches in CAPPS and/or USAS, and interface CAPPS data to USAS daily.Prepares reports for Open Record Requests, as needed.Prepares HUB expenditure reports for the Contracts and Procurement Services Departments.Reviews, approves, and posts Bud et Encumbrances in CAPPS.Serves as backup for USAS DAFR reports, as needed.Reconciles the travel advance account.Coordinates coverage of functions related to individual job responsibilities prior to requesting time off.Participates in independent job-related research and demonstrate initiative when seeking solutions to poses a centralized work manual for tasks and puts accounting entries into CAPPS and/or USAS.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 agencyand#8217;s records retention procedures and schedule.Maintains required certifications and licenses 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 QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, BusinessAdministration, Finance or a related field.Seven years of relevant work experience in accounting and financial operations.Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.Preferred QualificationsPrevious State of Texas government accounting experience.Knowledge of or experience with CAPPS accounting, Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) or other fund accounting software.Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements.Previous experience with preparing and reviewing an annual financial report.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Financial Reporting Department in the Accounting Division.Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.Knowledge of or experience with State of Texas financial reporting requirements.Knowledge of or experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System, USAS, and USPS.Knowledge of the General Appropriations Act.Knowledge of Fiscal Policies and Procedures Accounting Policy Statements deadlines.Knowledge of state of Texas payment processing.Knowledge of the State Travel Management Program (STMP) and Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS).Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.Ability to analyze financial data and interpret and apply accounting theory to difficult or complex transactions.Ability to work accurately with numerical details in a high-volume setting.Ability to work efficiently and independently in a dependable, organized, and productive manner to plan and arrange workload to meet schedules and 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 an

Created: 2025-12-25