The Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) mission is to provide leadership, information, education, and support for planning, financial assistance, and outreach for the conservation and responsible development of water for Texas. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and its mission and goals which relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health and economic development. To accomplish its goals of planning for the state's water resources and for providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state has and will continue to experience, and the continual threat of severe drought, only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

Apply Via Mail/Hand Delivery: Texas Water Development Board

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Ave., Room 670, Austin, Texas 78701, via facsimile (512) 463-7644, via email HR@twdb (dot) texas (dot) gov or via Work in Texas 

www.workintexas (dot) com

A State of Texas Application for Employment is required for each position in which you are interested.  A resume and cover letter may be attached to the application form as supplemental information.

Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. 

Please see complete job description and application instructions at http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/index.asp

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 36B Financial Management Technician, 020 Finance and Supply (Warrant), 6F0X1 Financial Management and Comptroller 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 http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf.

Job Description Summary

Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting and funds management work for the Financial Reporting section 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 agency's financial data. Responsibilities require the use of independent professional judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to self-motivate. Responsible for preparing major portions of the annual financial report, the annual report of non-financial data, SWCAP, SORM 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 Functions

• Responsible for bond related and investment accounting transactions.
• Reviews 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.
• 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.
• Monitors appropriations to ensure funding is available for approved transactions.
• Processes USAS appropriation Budget documents to ensure payments process.
• Reconciles DPM's Cash and enter corrections as needed in MIP and USAS.
• Reviews, approves and posts deposit batches in MIP and USAS, and interface MIP data to USAS on a daily basis.
• Prepares reports for Open Record Requests, as needed.
• Prepares HUB expenditure reports for the Contracting and Purchasing Department.
• Reviews, approves, and posts Budget Encumbrances in MIP.
• 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 issues.
• Composes a centralized work manual for tasks and responsibilities.
• Inputs accounting entries into MIP and 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 agency’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.        

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Seven to nine years of accounting and financial operations experience.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for each year of education on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Previous State of Texas government accounting experience.
• Knowledge of or experience with MIP Fund Accounting 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 Accounting Division; and 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 with 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 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 and improve work habits and/or output.
• Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to stand/sit/move with no physical limitations or aids to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’s license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work days that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to train others.
• 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.

Remarks

• Copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures must be submitted at the time of hire. Failure to provide required documentation will result in no further consideration for employment.
• Important Notice: Otherwise qualified candidates who are ultimately considered for potential employment with the Texas Water Development Board may be the subject of a request for any criminal history record information maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the DPS shall not automatically disqualify an individual from employment with the Texas Water Development Board.

Apply Via Mail/Hand Delivery: Texas Water Development Board

Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Ave., Room 670, Austin, Texas 78701, via facsimile (512) 463-7644, via email HR@twdb (dot) texas (dot) gov or via Work in Texas 

www.workintexas (dot) com

A State of Texas Application for Employment is required for each position in which you are interested.  A resume and cover letter may be attached to the application form as supplemental information.

Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. 

Please see complete job description and application instructions at http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/index.asp