Secretary jobs in Texas

General Description

Performs complex (journey-level) accounting duties in the general ledger/security section of Financial Management, to include preparing financial statements, records, documents, reports, and reconciliations. Work involves the day-to-day oversight of general ledger activities to include interactions with accounts payable and accounts receivables sections in a timely and efficient manner;

• May also involve maintaining and balancing accounts and financial records.

• Must possess strong communication skills and abilities to handle multiple priorities, including time management and prioritization skills, and work efficiently.

• Must be able to work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of work performed

• Prepare reports, schedules, and exhibits related to the Annual Financial Report.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of Expenditures/Revenue between CAPPS and USAS
• Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes.
• Classifies, codes, post, and balances financial and accounting documents and records.
• Researches all reconciliation discrepancies and reports findings.
• Prepares and enters accounting transactions into journals and ledgers.
• Reconciles accounts and bank statements or appropriation balances
• Assist with Asset Management inventory and reconciliation.
• Assists with 1099 reporting
• Assist with quarterly review of Binding Encumbrances and Payables
• Attends CAPPS User Groups, contributing to development of business processes
• May review travel reimbursements by verifying travel expense reports, advance payment request
• May review accounts payable invoices
• May assist others in the section during peak periods.
• Perform other accounting duties and related work as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting.

• Three (3) years of experience in general ledger accounting and financial operations.

• Able to work in the office and telework on certain days.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an accounting environment in a state of Texas agency

• Experience using the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

• Experience using the CPA’s Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures

• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures; and of law and regulations pertaining to financial operations.

• Knowledge of Texas state agency operations, policies, and procedures preferred

• Knowledge of automated financial systems

• Skill in the application of accounting theory and techniques

• Skill in the use of Microsoft excel and word software

• Ability to evaluate, interpret, develop, and prepare pertinent accounting data and reports in a clear and concise manner

Salary Range:

$ 6,250.00/month

Information for Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen
The following MOS codes are generally applicable to this position: 15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y, AZ, LS, MC, PS, RP, SN, YN, 641X, 741X, 360, 018, 0100, 0111, 6046, 0102, 0170, 4430, 3A1X1, 8A200. Please include any of these codes in the State of Texas application to better determine whether the minimum qualifications for this posting have been met.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting.

• Three (3) years of experience in general ledger accounting and financial operations.

• Able to work in the office and telework on certain days.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an accounting environment in a state of Texas agency

• Experience using the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

• Experience using the CPA’s Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures

• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures; and of law and regulations pertaining to financial operations.

• Knowledge of Texas state agency operations, policies, and procedures preferred

• Knowledge of automated financial systems

• Skill in the application of accounting theory and techniques

• Skill in the use of Microsoft excel and word software

• Ability to evaluate, interpret, develop, and prepare pertinent accounting data and reports in a clear and concise manner

Salary Range:

$ 6,250.00/month

Information for Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen
The following MOS codes are generally applicable to this position: 15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y, AZ, LS, MC, PS, RP, SN, YN, 641X, 741X, 360, 018, 0100, 0111, 6046, 0102, 0170, 4430, 3A1X1, 8A200. Please include any of these codes in the State of Texas application to better determine whether the minimum qualifications for this posting have been met.