Accountant III- Procurement Support

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match - often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members - saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance - at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

You also might qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which could help you pay off federal student loans faster.

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Functional Title: Accountant III- Procurement Support Job Title: Accountant III Payable Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: Accounting Posting Number: 23253 Closing Date: 11/24/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.25 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18 Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD

Other Locations:

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Brief Job Description:

This position reports to and is under the direction of the Procurement Support Supervisor. Position reviews requisitions in queue within CAPPS Financials for correctness, assigns appropriate account code(s), confirms correct chart-field information, verifies all documentation is attached for a complete requisition. Assist requesters with requisition entry problems and offers guidance in providing correct information for preparing the requisition. This position ensures DFPS processes and requirements are met for receiving of goods and services. Position participates in workgroup meetings when necessary and makes decisions based on limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. This position interacts routinely with DFPS staff, HHSC purchasing, vendors, internal and external auditors, IT, and other representatives from various organizations.

This is a remote position. Applicant must reside in Texas and be willing to travel to the Brown Heatly office (4900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751) as needed for in-person trainings/meetings and to pick up equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for supporting DFPS procurement business processes, ensuring compliance with purchasing laws, rules, and policies. Responsible for reviewing and finalizing requisitions within CAPPS Financials, including updating chart-field data. Responsible for providing technical advice and assistance to agency requestors. Work includes assisting all requestors in the ordering and receiving of goods/services, assisting with resolution, and providing technical guidance. Responsible for oversight of an assigned agency credit card for expediting purchasing needs and ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained and stored, in order to reconcile statements in a timely manner. Coordinate with Asset Management to ensure purchased assets are tracked in accordance with agency policy. Responsible for developing and running queries and creating reports to support business processes and provide data to management, auditors, and other stakeholders as necessary. Provides support to the receiving department that includes entry of receipts in the CAPPS Financials system, auditing for signatures and received dates, and ensuring agency staff have completed the required physical receiver training. Acts as a liaison between DFPS staff, HHS PCS purchasing, vendors and various stakeholders as necessary. Prepares and enters requisitions for Office of Finance as required. Completes other duties as assigned. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of governmental accounting practices and principles. Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and guidelines. Knowledge of purchasing systems, such as CAPPS Financials. Knowledge of automation principles and techniques. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Skill in effective verbal and written communication. Ability to establish goals and objectives. Ability to devise solutions to administrative/accounting policies and procedures. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to provide exceptional customer service. Ability to prepare concise reports. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Must obtain CTCD certification within six months of hire date.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Texas government experience preferred. One year experience in finance/accounting, purchasing, contracting, or office administration is preferred. Requisition entry and approval or receiving experience preferred. CTCD preferred.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at dfpsmilvets@dfps.texas.gov with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.

State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code. Applicants selected for hire comply with this code by completing related training and abiding by agency cybersecurity and communications system usage policies.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.