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TMB - Accountant II (******** ) Organization : TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
Primary Location : Texas-Austin Work Locations : George H.W. Bush 1801 Congress Ave Suite 9.200 Austin 78701
Job : Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status : Regular
Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00
Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code : 1014
Salary Admin Plan : B
Grade : 16
Salary (Pay Basis) : 3,750.00 - 3,950.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings : 1
Overtime Status : Non-exempt
Job Posting : Oct 13, 2023, 9:21:25 AM
Closing Date : Oct 27, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Description TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD STATE JOB VACANCY NOTICE FINANCE DEPARTMENT Internal/External Job Posting: 24-503-13 Opening Date: 10/13/2023 No. of Openings: 1
Monthly Salary: $3,750-$3,950 Closing Date: 10/27/2023 Type of Employment: Full- Time
Job Title: Time and Leave Accountant
Classification: Accountant II
Job Class/Salary Grp: 1014/B16
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Remote eligibility: Yes/ Category 3
Estimated Travel: 5%
Location: Austin – George H.W. Bush Building, 1801 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 How to Apply: All applications for employment with the Texas Medical Board must be submitted electronically either via CAPPS at CAPPS RECRUIT website or click the Texas Medical Board (state.tx.us) link for instructions or submit application through Work in Texas (WIT) before 12:00 a.m. central time on the job closing date. Applications can be FAXED to View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com or e-mailed to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com. All fields on the application must be completed. We may reject applications that do not include all of the required information. Resumes do not take the place of the information required on the state of Texas application.
Additional Information: Must reside in Texas. No dual state employment with another state agency or higher education is allowed. Must provide DOB for background check. Agency does not reimburse for travel or lodging expenses to attend job interviews. Virtual job interviews can be requested. For veteran's preference, please submit with your application a copy of the DD-214.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: Development.pdf Work Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend and holiday hours. Hours may change based on business needs and may vary in accordance with division policies for Work Alternative Schedules (WALT). This position requires the employee to be in the office a minimum of three days out of the work week with a total of twelve work hours completed at the office to perform their job duties. Additional work hours may be required outside of normal working hours during the months of August and September to meet end-of-year reporting requirements and fiscal year budget setup.
Agency Information We have over 200 employees across the state of Texas. We are a collaborative and team environment work culture that values an environment of trust and accountability. Together we work towards our Board's mission to protect and enhance the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education.
We value employee work-life balance and provide our team incentives that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave, health insurance and retirement programs, 401K, vacation paid leave, sick paid leave, holiday pay, promotional opportunities, free parking, employee assistance program, and other various benefits.
General Description Performs routine (journey-level) accounting work. Work involves preparing and maintaining time and leave records for agency personnel. Provides assistance with time and leave entries to agency personnel and assists supervisors with time management approvals. Assists the Payroll Officer with maintaining financial reports and schedules related to time and leave. Serves as the backup to the Payroll Officer, Travel Coordinator and Texas Identification Number System (TINS) Coordinator. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of Financial Operations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities 40% Time and Leave: Prepares, reconciles, and maintains time and leave data and records. Assists agency personnel with time and leave entries in Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). Assists supervisors with time management approvals and corrections. Prepares and coordinates monthly notifications for time certification, time and leave entries, and approval. Provides Human Resources with customized time and leave reports. Maintains confidentiality. 25% Payroll: Serves as the backup to the Payroll Officer. Assists the Payroll Officer in preparing monthly payroll and supplemental payrolls. Maintains confidentiality. 10% Financial Reporting: Prepares, reconciles, and maintains schedules, financial statements, financial reports and excel spreadsheets for time and leave. Assists the Payroll Officer with preparing financial records and reports for payroll. Assists the Travel Coordinator with preparing financial records and reports for travel. Maintains confidentiality. 10% Travel Coordinator: Serves as the backup to the Travel Coordinator. Assists the Travel Coordinator in reviewing travel reimbursement requests and preparing vouchers for employee or board member reimbursement. Maintains confidentiality. 10% Texas Identification Number System (TINS) Coordinator: Serves as the backup to the TINS Coordinator. Assists the TINS Coordinator in preparing documentation for TINS entry. Coordinates with accounts payroll and treasury as needed to prepare TINS entries. Maintains confidentiality. 5% Other Duties Assigned. Education Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in accounting or finance is required. (Substitution allowed). Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred. Experience Three years' experience with bookkeeping, accounting or finance is required. Three years' experience with bookkeeping, accounting or finance in Texas state government is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams is required. Experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is preferred. Experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) preferred. Experience with Texas Identification Number System (TINS) preferred. Substitutions An additional one year of experience with general financial/accounting functions, financial reporting or financial statement audit duties may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 60 semester hours (two years). For example, an additional two years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting functions, for a total of five years professional experience, would substitute for the associate's degree and meet the work experience requirement.
Licenses and Certifications Certified professional accountant (CPA) preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Accounting standards and practices. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts accounting policies and procedures. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts time and leave policies and procedures. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts payroll policies and procedures. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts travel policies and procedures. Texas Identification Number System (TINS) policies and procedures. Skill in:
Exercising sound judgment and effective decision-making. The use of standard office equipment and personal computers. Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Effective written and verbal communication. Verbal and written communication (including telephone etiquette and business writing) Performing detail-orientated tasks with a high degree of accuracy. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships. Ability to:
Interpret and apply accounting theory. Interpret relevant laws, regulations and policies and procedures. Organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. Ability to work with multiple deadlines in a fast-pace setting. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Texas Medical Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status. Employment opportunities shall not be denied a qualified individual with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation. The applicant should communicate requests for reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com.
Selective Service Requirement: If selected for employment, male applicants age 18 through 25 must present proof of registration or exemption with the federal Selective Service System.
Qualifications TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD STATE JOB VACANCY NOTICE FINANCE DEPARTMENT Internal/External Job Posting: 24-503-13 Opening Date: 10/13/2023 No. of Openings: 1
Monthly Salary: $3,750-$3,950 Closing Date: 10/27/2023 Type of Employment: Full- Time
Job Title: Time and Leave Accountant
Classification: Accountant II
Job Class/Salary Grp: 1014/B16
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Remote eligibility: Yes/ Category 3
Estimated Travel: 5%
Location: Austin – George H.W. Bush Building, 1801 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 How to Apply: All applications for employment with the Texas Medical Board must be submitted electronically either via CAPPS at CAPPS RECRUIT website or click the Texas Medical Board (state.tx.us) link for instructions or submit application through Work in Texas (WIT) before 12:00 a.m. central time on the job closing date. Applications can be FAXED to View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com or e-mailed to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com. All fields on the application must be completed. We may reject applications that do not include all of the required information. Resumes do not take the place of the information required on the state of Texas application.
Additional Information: Must reside in Texas. No dual state employment with another state agency or higher education is allowed. Must provide DOB for background check. Agency does not reimburse for travel or lodging expenses to attend job interviews. Virtual job interviews can be requested. For veteran's preference, please submit with your application a copy of the DD-214.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: Development.pdf Work Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend and holiday hours. Hours may change based on business needs and may vary in accordance with division policies for Work Alternative Schedules (WALT). This position requires the employee to be in the office a minimum of three days out of the work week with a total of twelve work hours completed at the office to perform their job duties. Additional work hours may be required outside of normal working hours during the months of August and September to meet end-of-year reporting requirements and fiscal year budget setup.
Agency Information We have over 200 employees across the state of Texas. We are a collaborative and team environment work culture that values an environment of trust and accountability. Together we work towards our Board's mission to protect and enhance the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education.
We value employee work-life balance and provide our team incentives that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave, health insurance and retirement programs, 401K, vacation paid leave, sick paid leave, holiday pay, promotional opportunities, free parking, employee assistance program, and other various benefits.
General Description Performs routine (journey-level) accounting work. Work involves preparing and maintaining time and leave records for agency personnel. Provides assistance with time and leave entries to agency personnel and assists supervisors with time management approvals. Assists the Payroll Officer with maintaining financial reports and schedules related to time and leave. Serves as the backup to the Payroll Officer, Travel Coordinator and Texas Identification Number System (TINS) Coordinator. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of Financial Operations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities 40% Time and Leave: Prepares, reconciles, and maintains time and leave data and records. Assists agency personnel with time and leave entries in Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS). Assists supervisors with time management approvals and corrections. Prepares and coordinates monthly notifications for time certification, time and leave entries, and approval. Provides Human Resources with customized time and leave reports. Maintains confidentiality. 25% Payroll: Serves as the backup to the Payroll Officer. Assists the Payroll Officer in preparing monthly payroll and supplemental payrolls. Maintains confidentiality. 10% Financial Reporting: Prepares, reconciles, and maintains schedules, financial statements, financial reports and excel spreadsheets for time and leave. Assists the Payroll Officer with preparing financial records and reports for payroll. Assists the Travel Coordinator with preparing financial records and reports for travel. Maintains confidentiality. 10% Travel Coordinator: Serves as the backup to the Travel Coordinator. Assists the Travel Coordinator in reviewing travel reimbursement requests and preparing vouchers for employee or board member reimbursement. Maintains confidentiality. 10% Texas Identification Number System (TINS) Coordinator: Serves as the backup to the TINS Coordinator. Assists the TINS Coordinator in preparing documentation for TINS entry. Coordinates with accounts payroll and treasury as needed to prepare TINS entries. Maintains confidentiality. 5% Other Duties Assigned. Education Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in accounting or finance is required. (Substitution allowed). Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred. Experience Three years' experience with bookkeeping, accounting or finance is required. Three years' experience with bookkeeping, accounting or finance in Texas state government is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams is required. Experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) is preferred. Experience with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) preferred. Experience with Texas Identification Number System (TINS) preferred. Substitutions An additional one year of experience with general financial/accounting functions, financial reporting or financial statement audit duties may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 60 semester hours (two years). For example, an additional two years' experience in bookkeeping or accounting functions, for a total of five years professional experience, would substitute for the associate's degree and meet the work experience requirement.
Licenses and Certifications Certified professional accountant (CPA) preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:
Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Accounting standards and practices. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts accounting policies and procedures. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts time and leave policies and procedures. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts payroll policies and procedures. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts travel policies and procedures. Texas Identification Number System (TINS) policies and procedures. Skill in:
Exercising sound judgment and effective decision-making. The use of standard office equipment and personal computers. Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Effective written and verbal communication. Verbal and written communication (including telephone etiquette and business writing) Performing detail-orientated tasks with a high degree of accuracy. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships. Ability to:
Interpret and apply accounting theory. Interpret relevant laws, regulations and policies and procedures. Organize, prioritize work, and meet deadlines. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information. Ability to work with multiple deadlines in a fast-pace setting. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Texas Medical Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability or veteran status. Employment opportunities shall not be denied a qualified individual with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation. The applicant should communicate requests for reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com.
Selective Service Requirement: If selected for employment, male applicants age 18 through 25 must present proof of registration or exemption with the federal Selective Service System.

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