TDI-Accountant II

Job Description

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers' compensation system, perform the duties of the State Fire Marshal's Office, and educate and protect consumers. Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding career in public service. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.


Benefits of working at TDI:

• Flexible work schedules.

• Work-life-balance.

• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.

• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.

• 20+ holidays every year.

• Career advancement opportunities.

• Free parking.

• 401(k) and 457 Programs.

• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).

• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.

• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.


Before you apply:

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.

Accountant II

The Accountant II is assigned to the Accounting Office of the Administrative Operations Division. Work involves maintaining, posting, and balancing accounting documents, records, examining paperwork and tracking invoices according to agency policy. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

This position:

• Maintains and balances financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; processes

general journal entries; and processes payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers;

• Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation

balances; and reports findings.

• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental

policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.

• Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial accounting documents and records.

• Reviews agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense code and ensures agency travel transactions are accounted for properly. Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes.

• Prepares monthly status analysis of account balances and expenditures; and prepares technical reports on estimates, cost data, and budget items.

• May assist in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the

accounting system and accompanying procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

This position requires:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is generally preferred.

• Additionally requires 6 (six) months of General Office or Accounting experience.

• Regular work attendance.

• Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences for this position include:

• Using Integrated Statewide Administrative System (ISAS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS); and

• Auditing and processing State of Texas expenditure and travel vouchers.


This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.

• Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Problem solving and critical thinking.

• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.

• Learning new data tools and technologies to apply in the agency's data environment.

• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.

• Manage workload and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.

• Work both independently and as a team player.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Ability to use personal computer, calculator by touch and related office equipment.

Military Employment Preference

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To receive a military employment preference, you must submit the required documents, as applicable, with your application. See How to Apply - Military Employment Preference.

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

36B, LS, FIN10, 3451, 65FX.

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How to apply:

You may apply through CAPPS Career Center or Work in Texas (WIT).

The following information is required with your submission. Your submission must include complete:

• Employment history (month and year).

• Duties and responsibilities.

• Education.

• Certifications.

• Licenses.

• Supplemental questions (if applicable)*.

We may reject submissions that do not include all the required information.

*If you are applying through WIT, log into CAPPS Career Center to access supplemental questions and review your submission.