Accounts Payable Accountant - Austin, TexasThe Office of the Governor (OOG) is looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant (Accountant IV) to work in the Financial Services Division.

　　Who We AreThe Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

　　What You'll EarnThe salary is $5,250.00 - $5,833.34 a month ($63,000.00 - $70,000.08 a year).Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: [https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

　　What You'll DoThis is a job that performs[ complex (journey-level) accounting work, which includes preparing and processing payment vouchers in accordance with Comptroller's Prompt Payment Act (PPA) and OOG's standard accounting policies and procedures. Work involves verifying all necessary and required supporting documentation for all purchase of goods and services. Interacts with staff, governmental agencies, and the public. Develops professional working relationships with internal and external customers.]{lang="EN"}](https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits)

　　Supports all functions performed within the Financial Services Division.Prepares and audits OOG payment vouchers.Reconciles and processes OOG's monthly procurement card with Citibank.Processes disaster grants, all incentive disbursements, and monthly contract service invoices.Reconciles and processes monthly Department of Information Resources (DIR) bills.Audits and processes Events Trust Fund and Governor's University Research Initiative payment requests.Audits loan contracts for Product Development and Small Business Incubator Funds (PDSBI) and Enterprise Fund and processes monthly DIR bills.Processes invoices for the Public Safety Office (PSO) and ensures the proper allocation is used to charge federal and state funds.Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances. Contacts vendors to resolve outstanding billing issues.Maintains and determines the accuracy and reliability of agency accounting records; and performs accurate data entry in financial systems.Updates the internal tracking system for the status of travel and purchase requisitions.Prepares financial reports.How You'll Qualify [Four (4) years of experience in accounting and financial operations.Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will substitute for two (2) years of experience.

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