GLO - Accountant IV (Gas Accountant)

Organization General Land Office – Accountant IV (Gas Accountant) (00058291) Primary Location Austin, Texas – GLO Main FL8 1700 N Congress Ave, Austin, 78701 Job Business and Financial Operations Employee Status Regular Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time Job Overview The Texas General Land Office is seeking an Accountant IV (Gas Accountant) within the Energy Resources Department of the agency. The Gas Accountant performs complex (journey-level) accounting work, working under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. May serve as a backup for other roles in the department. Mission Our Mission: The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. Responsibilities Verify and reconcile payable invoices from vendors. Prepare and process payment forms for Financial Management to send payments on a timely basis. Inform SEMP director of material irregularities or anomalies detected. Maintain a current list of vendor contact information. Answer vendor and customer inquiries as needed. Ensure all scheduling data from acquired gas sources is received to actualize deliveries. Make recommendations for improvement. Perform monthly reconciliation of imbalances from actualization. Monitor Take in Kind receipts and complete Customer Savings Report. Produce required weekly and monthly inter‑ and intra‑agency reports to comply with the required information and identify any actions from stakeholders needed for completion. Provide contracting status reports and assist in the development of appropriate evaluation factors and techniques for implementing efficient business functions. Cross train with Accounts Receivable and serve as primary backup for accounts receivable functions. Prepare invoices and support spreadsheets for SEMP customers on a timely basis. Monitor correspondence, issues, and action items to facilitate timely responses and resolution of issues, including assisting in management‑directed Open Records requests. Communicate both verbally and in written format with customers, management, and SEMP gas operations external third parties. Use Quorum system as it pertains to SEMP activities to fully utilize the system to accurately reflect, track, and calculate SEMP contracting activities. Produce accurate and efficient data extraction reports from Quorum supporting SEMP activities. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in business or related field plus four (4) years of experience in oil and gas, utilities, purchasing or field related to the agency program. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Physical Requirements This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Quorum Software Compensation and Benefits Free Parking Defined Retirement Benefit Plan; Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts Medical Insurance – State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full‑time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part‑time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents. Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance. Minimum of 96+ hours of annual leave a year (annual leave increases with length of service). Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider. Employment Information In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System