Texas House of Representatives

SUMMARY:  Performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work.  Work involves assisting in the preparation of financial statements, records, documents, and reports.  May specialize in some phase of accounting work such as property and equipment control, cost, budgeting, or expenditure processing.  All work performed under the direct supervision of the House Accounting Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 

• Prepares and/or processes general journal entries; and prepares and/or processes payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers.
• 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 and accounting documents and records.
• Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as revenue collected and deposited.
• Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency programs.
• Assists in making recommendations for improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
• Assists in planning procedures and regulations to control the disbursement of allocated funds and in preparing letters of instruction, manual revisions, and related forms as necessary.
• May prepare and process payments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in accounting and financial operations. Graduation from an accredited college is generally preferred. Education and experience may be substituted one for another.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  Knowledge of fiscal programs; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.  Ability to interpret accounting theory; to interpret laws and regulations; to work accurately with numerical detail; to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting data; and to communicate effectively.  General knowledge of state government policies and procedures preferred, but not required. Applicant must also be able to communicate effectively and professionally with members, staff, and the general public. Skill in the use of computers, applicable software, and desktop applications.  Must be able to work in fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Must be able to meet strict deadlines.  Must have flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as required. Must adhere to department dress code and demonstrate the ability to follow all policies and procedures as set forth in the Personnel Manual of Policies and Procedures. 

GENERAL SALARY INFORMATION:

To be considered as an applicant for this position, one must complete a Texas House of Representatives application. Applications may be found at: Texas House Application.

Please Note: Only applicants scheduled for an interview will be contacted. The Texas House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please call (512) 463-0865.