Accountant III-Standards

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Functional Title: Accountant III-Standards 
Job Title: Accountant III - InvProcessing 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Accounts Payable 
Posting Number: 13211 
Closing Date: 02/18/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18 
Salary Range: $4,782.52 - $5,500.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 10% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RBB) 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 3451,310X,651X,751X,3402,3404,3408,8844,36A,70C,90A,36B,89A,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN10,LS,LSS,PS,SK 
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The Accountant III performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting and financial analysis work within the Accounts Payable division. The role is primarily responsible for preparing, auditing, entering, and posting a wide range of encumbered and unencumbered vouchers while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to daily processing schedules. The position provides technical guidance to program and budget staff, researches and resolves voucher or funding discrepancies, and supports workflow efficiency through task tracking, documentation management, and training contributions. The Accountant III utilizes financial systems such as CAPPS, Invoice Tracking, Excel, and Word to perform daily duties. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment and is eligible for hybrid telework.

Essential Job Functions:

EJF #1: (50%)  Voucher Preparation and Processing
Prepares, audits, enters, and posts a variety of encumbered and unencumbered vouchers in accordance with established accounting standards and agency procedures. Coordinates daily payment voucher posting activities to ensure processing schedules and deadlines are consistently met. Verifies that all vouchers include complete and accurate supporting documentation and the required authorizations prior to processing. Collaborates with program staff to secure appropriate funding and resolve any fund coding or budget related discrepancies. Utilizes software applications such as CAPPS, Invoice Tracking, Excel, and Word to perform daily duties.

EJF #2: (20%) Subject Matter Expertise and Technical Assistance
Provides subject matter expertise in vouchers and payments. Identifies voucher, documentation, or funding discrepancies and collaborates with program and budget staff to resolve issues. Conducts research to ensure accuracy, prevent duplicate payments, and maintain compliance with agency and state accounting requirements.

EJF #3: (15%) Assignment Tracking and Records Management
Maintains accurate tracking of assigned tasks to ensure the timely processing of vouchers, payments, and related activities. Communicates status updates and processing issues to program and budget staff. Ensures all vouchers and financial documents are properly documented, archived, and retained in accordance with agency policies and records management requirements. Reviews weekly performance tracking and status reports. 

EJF #4: (5%) Training and Workflow Support
Supports managers in performance development, staff training, and workflow coordination. May assist in onboarding new team members and contribute to the creation and maintenance of training materials, job aids, and process documentation. Identifies opportunities to improve procedures and enhance operational efficiency.

EJF #5: (5%) Other Duties as Assigned
Performs additional responsibilities as required, including providing backup support to other accountants, assisting with special projects, updating procedures, and supporting division needs. Participates in agency disaster response, recovery efforts, and continuity of operations (COOP) activities, which may require alternative work schedules or temporary reassignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles and rules related to accounts payable.
Knowledge of financial administration, governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of state accounting and budgetary procedures, including legal restrictions governing state accounts payable guidelines.

Skills:

Skill in advanced software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Invoice Tracking, CAPPS, USAS, PeopleSoft, and other governmental financial applications.
Skill in monitoring and analyzing payments.
Skill in processing financial transactions.
Skill in preparing financial reports and performing financial analysis.
Skill in coding expenditures using chart field and chart of account information.

Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and work effectively with others.
Ability to draw on skills and knowledge to anticipate potential issues and recommend solutions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to lead the work of others, including training, approving documents entered by others, overseeing work, and preparing and presenting training presentations.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience in accounting and financial operations, payables experience is generally preferred. Experience with a computerized accounting or bookkeeping system. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. 

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form