TCEQ – Accountant II

Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Work Locations: Headquarters (582-HQAUS) 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Are you an experienced Accountant, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Administrative Services, you would help support the logistical and operational structure for TCEQ statewide – the business foundation for the whole agency. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Financial Administration Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Enter revenue receipt transactions into the accounts receivable system. Review and identify proper fee classifications and revenue coding for revenue receipts, and post to appropriate accounts.
• Assist the Head Cashier in coordinating office workflow, and in reviewing and closing procedures for daily deposits.
• Audis and distribute accounting receipts, reports, and incoming mail. Make electronic copies of incoming revenue, with sequential endorsement receipt tracking numbers.
• Prepare deposits in accordance with federal and state rules and agency policies and procedures; enters deposit transactions to appropriate spreadsheets and logs.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience classifying, coding, and/or entering revenue transactions into an accounts receivable system.
• Experience using a 10-key or a computer keyboard.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

90 semester hours from an accredited college or university, to include 6 semester hours in accounting, finance, or economics.

OR

60 semester hours from an accredited college or university, to include 6 semester hours in accounting, finance, or economics; plus, one year of experience where the majority of time was spent in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.

OR

Three years of experience where the majority of time was spent in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK:

See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Accountant II state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Accountant II series.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Financial Administration Division.

BENEFITS

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
• Work-Life Balance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.