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Financial Administration, Financial Services Division GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs general accounting work. Work involves maintaining, preparing, and verifying accounting records and documents. Assist in the development of program standards and guidelines to ensure timely and accurate processing of all accounting transactions. Provide administrative support to Accounting section. Review and ensure Departments Work under general direction and supervision with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for maintaining cash receipt log and accounting for all Department receipts. Responsible for timely and accurate data entry of payee information into the cash receipt log. Responsible for processing and depositing Manufactured Housing cash receipts. Responsible for processing purchase requisitions for section. Coordinate with Revenue Accountant to resolve discrepancies in monthly cash receipt report. Assist in processing invoices or assist Accounts Payable accountant as necessary. Reviews accounts payable documentation to ensure that proper information is present to support expenditures. Assist with classification, coding, and posting of purchase orders and payment vouchers. Assist updating and monitoring Invoice Tracking System for invoices received. Assist in the review and maintenance of scanned electronic accounting records. Assist in the mailing of disbursing payments and notifications of reimbursements. Assist in performing data entry into the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and the Departments PeopleSoft Financial Accounting System. The process may include verification of data from a variety of documents and the preparation of payment vouchers. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Experience in the administration of a program relevant to assignment. High school diploma or Equivalency (GED) required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a related field preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. Working knowledge of automated accounting systems. Ability to interpret program rules, regulations, and policies and procedures. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work with others; exercise sound judgment and discretion in compliance with the Departments established policies and procedures. Ability to process high volume with accuracy and efficiency in order to meet overlapping deadlines. Must have strong written and oral communication skills. Must have strong data entry skills and attention to detail. Skill in the use of personal computers, MS Word and MS Excel, and related office equipment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification functions in a standard office environment. Ability to drive and travel as needed. Will need to move about the office to access file cabinets, use office machinery, attend meetings in various offices and conference rooms, etc. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information via phone, computer, and in person. Must be able to observe and evaluate data in a variety of formats, including hard copy, electronic, and various media formats. Must be able to work non-standard hours including the ability to work beyond 40 hours per week as needed and in compliance with the FLSA. In-office presence is required, with some flexibility for remote work. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry up to 15 pounds. Must be ab e to push and/or pull up to 15 lbs. OTHER: Must be willing to work in a non-smoking environment and adhere to all applicable Department policies and procedures. Must be willing to work overtime if necessary which may include nights and weekends. Must attend work regularly and adhere to approved work schedule. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE CANDIDATE: Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested of final applicants. Criminalbackground checks will be conducted before an offer of employment is extended. We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and encourage opportunities to hire Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen. Males born on or after January 1, 1960, between the ages of 18-26, will be required to present proof of Selective Service System registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement. The U.S. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Failure to provide this information within the required timeframe will result in the offer being rescinded. Thank you for considering employment at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs! The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.