TWDB - 25-17 - Accounts Payable Accountant Team Lead (Accountant VI)

Company Description

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

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 https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS 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 http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.

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***

Job Description Summary 

Performs advanced (senior-level) accounting work necessary for the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board. Serve as the Team Lead of the Accounts Payable section in the Financial Operations Division. Work involves preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of reconciliations, financial analyses and reports. Establishes, maintains and/or oversees accounting systems, procedures, and controls and prepares and/or oversees the preparation of presentation and training material. May train others and plan, assign, and/or review the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Financial Operations Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as Team Lead to the Accounts Payable (A/P) Team in the Financial Operations Division.
• Oversees and/or prepares, audits, tracks various payment vouchers.
• Oversees and/or prepares and/or processes various journals and payment vouchers related to A/P.
• Assists with the completion of the binding encumbrance per APS018.
• Assists with the preparation of 1099 forms.
• Provides functional and technical expertise.
• Develops and maintains documented user guides and procedures for processes and other tasks.
• Identifies needed areas of change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Prepares and completes accurate financial reconciliations.
• Prepares and completes accurate financial reports, including appropriate supporting documentation and work paper references.
• Interprets state and federal legislation.
• Applies theoretical accounting principles in a practical environment.
• Reviews the work of others for accuracy.
• Reviews contract files for accuracy.
• Researches, analyzes and coordinates payment discrepancies.
• Participates in the development of the Annual Financial Report.
• Responsible for researching TxWise loan discrepancies to recover, update, and remediate financial data.
• Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls for accounts payable processes.