24-102 - Revenue Accountant

Job Description
Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account (url removed) in the CAPPS online application system at (url removed). Please visit our job opportunities page at (url removed) for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.
Texas Water Development Board’s Mission-Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about our employee benefits and more, visit (url removed).
The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Salary Ranges:
Accountant III:
$3,543.42/month - $4,500.00/month
Accountant IV:
$4,013.17/month - $5,000/month
Job Description Summary
Performs moderately complex to complex (journey-level) accounting and funds management work. Serves as a revenue accountant in the Revenue Department in the Financial Operations Division. Work involves ensuring accounting records and files related to receivable contracts and federal grants are maintained accurately. Process deposits,receivable contract amendments, extensions, etc.,in a timely manner. Review all processed information for accuracy and consistency with state accounting guidance and agency record keeping methodologies. This position may reconcile, research, and resolve discrepancies identified. Assists with other revenue functions as requested by management. Provides general support on special projects as assigned. May train others. Works under general supervision with limited to moderate latitude for the use and initiative and independent judgment. Reports to Director of the Financial Operations Division.
Essential Job Functions
Processes agency revenue and deposit in a timely manner.
Prepares and enters deposits and journal in Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (Trust) and Texas Water Information System Expansion (TxWise).
Prepares monthly reconciliations activities.
Reviews various journals for discrepancies.
Participates in the development of the Annual Financial Report.
Assists with Federal Reporting requirements.
Performs federal revenue draws in various federal payment systems.
Sets up vendors in the Texas Identification Number System (TINS) and CAPPS.
Serves as backup and provides assistance to other revenue accountants.
Complies with established procedures set forth in the Financial Operations Division.
Researches items upon request.
Monitors aged receivable accounts and other pending items.
Coordinates coverage of functions related to individual job responsibilities prior to requesting time off.
Participates in independent job-related research and demonstrates initiative when seeking solutions to issues.
Creates procedures for tasks and responsibilities.
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.