Document 6509152

TEXAS MILITARY FORCES
Joint Forces Headquarters
Adjutant General’s Department
Post Office Box 5218
Austin, Texas 78763-5218
512-782-5001
STATE AGENCY
JOB VACANCY NOTICE
POSTING NUMBER: 2012-27
POSTING DATE: 01 December 2011
CLOSING DATE: 14 December 2011
TITLE: Accounting Technician II (Accountant)
STATE CLASSIFICATION #: 1002
SALARY GROUP: A13
MONTHLY SALARY: $2,354.00 - $3,000.00
OPENINGS: 1 (More than one positions may be filled.)
FULL TIME
PART-TIME
TEMPORARY
HOURS WORKED WEEKLY: 40
(Monday - Friday)
SHIFT WORK: Yes No
FLSA: Admin-Exempt
JOB CATEGORY: Q
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes (Minimal) No
AGENCY CAR FURNISHED: Yes No
WORK LOCATION: State Services, Accounts Payable, Bldg. 11,
Camp Mabry, Austin Texas 78703
INTERVIEW LOCATION: Adjutant General’s Department, Camp Mabry, Austin, TX 78703
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicant must complete and submit the State of Texas Application for
Employment for each posting. Interviews are scheduled based on the information provided on the
employment application. Summary of experience must be specific and clear, assumptions are not
made. Include all employment history and do not leave questions blank. Resumes may be accepted
at the time of interview. Copy of official transcript and proof of required certification may be required at
interview. Submitted applications become public record and are subject to disclosure.
Upon hire with the State of Texas, males between the ages of 18 through 25 must provide proof of
registration or exemption with the Selective Service. For further information, visit the Selective
Service website at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfVerification.aspx.
NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK AND INQUIRY: Selected candidate must complete security clearance.
The process includes a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and fingerprinting. New
employees must complete and sign the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Form SF85P.
Completed forms are submitted to the OPM for the background investigations.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLY ONLINE AT:
www.workintexas.com
FAX APPLICATION TO:
(512) 782-5669
EMAIL APPLICATION TO:
[email protected]
APPLY IN PERSON:
MAIL APPLICATION TO:
Adjutant General’s Department
ATTN: NGTX-RMH
P. O. Box 5218
Austin, TX 78763-5218
Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
th
2200 West 35 St.
Camp Mabry, Building 11
Austin, TX 78703
Telephone: (512) 782-5133
The Adjutant General’s Department does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
religion, age or disability in employment or in the provision of services. If you are in need of a reasonable
accommodation, contact the State Human Resources Office, Adjutant General’s Department.
2011-27
SG A13
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II
(Accountant)
Class No. 1002
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs highly complex (senior-level) technical accounting support work. Work involves performing
detailed assignments recording, classifying, examining and verifying financial records, documents and
reports. Work involves performing extensive data entry and filing. Reports to the Accounting Manager
and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent
judgment.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Classifies, codes, posts and balances financial accounting documents and records.
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Performs extensive data entry with accuracy.
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Performs routine accounting and clerical tasks with accuracy.
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Computes, analyzes, prepares and processes purchase and travel vouchers.
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Reconciles accounts and bank statements or appropriation balances.
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Researches, analyzes and coordinates payment discrepancies.
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Assists with tracking invoices to ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
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Scans and indexes accounting documents.
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Files and maintains all accounting records in a filing system.
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Performs related work as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
 Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
 Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
 Two years of accounting or financial operations experience is required. (See substitution
below.)
PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:
 College major coursework in business, accounting, finance, economics or related field
preferred.
 Experience with state government accounting is preferred.
 Experience using Microsoft applications to include Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
SUBSTITUTION:
 Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in
finance or accounting may substitute for required experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
 generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
Skill in:
 using effective written and verbal communication; and
 conveying information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to:
 review work for accuracy;
 accurately perform numerical detailed work;
 make mathematical computations;
 prepare financial and accounting documents;
 communicate effectively;
 sit and operate a personal computer for long periods; and
 lift up to 25 pounds.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
Work is typically performed in a sedentary office setting, spending more than 70% of the time sitting at
a desk performing data entry on a personal computer.
The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are
responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and
regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.