Client Expenditures Accountant V-Team Lead

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Functional Title: Client Expenditures Accountant V-Team Lead Job Title: Accountant V Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: HHSC Accounting Posting Number: 23299 Closing Date: 12/12/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $6,000.00 - $6,000.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations:

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Brief Job Description:

This position offers a work life balance with an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule with a minimum 2-day work in office. The Accounts Payable Accountant V is selected by and reports to the Accounts Payable Manager within Expenditure Management. This position will function as Team Lead in the Client area of Expenditure Management. This position is responsible for auditing and approving approximately 1,500 voucher payments monthly. Also, reviews the required backup documentation for accuracy entered by accounting staff into Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS). Ensures voucher payments and backup documentation comply with governmental accounting principles and all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, standards, and ethical requirements.

The Team Lead position provides technical guidance, training, manages workload, and ensures accuracy of Accounts Payable operations for the agency. This position specializes in auditing and approving various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation. Approximately 1500+ vouchers per month are processed by this group. This position ensures that payments to vendors are made in a timely manner to prevent the agency paying late payment interest and to prevent interruption of services due to late payments. Other duties include running ad hoc reports, monitoring Client Expenditures mailbox, and handling complex items. This position works under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Oversees the processing of agency expenditures according to agency polices, including auditing and approving various encumbered and unencumbered vouchers, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation is attached. Provides technical assistance to staff in processing accounting transactions. (60%)

Communicates on a complex level with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, and resolve problems or complaints. (20%)

Prepares various reconciliations between internal accounting system and USAS. Runs queries to extract accounting information from internal accounting system and USAS. Assigns processing errors to appropriate staff for resolution and ensuring timely processing of expenditures. (20%)

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of fiscal programs; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations.
• Knowledge of an ability to use complex automated accounting systems, including but not limited to CAPPS Financials (PeopleSoft Financials), Uniform Statewide Accounting Systems (USAS), and Texas Identification Number System (TINS) is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures is preferred.
• Skill in use of personal computer, computer software, including spreadsheet, database, email, and word processing applications is preferred.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internal and external to the agency.
• Skill in working under general direction with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and judgement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and assignments, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to train others.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Six years of experience in accounting and financial operations is preferred.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or business/finance related field. Each year of college may substitute for one year of accounting work experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years.

HHSAS, CAPPS or PeopleSoft Experience is preferred.

USAS experience preferred.

Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays, if necessary, for specific projects. Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

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.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS 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 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.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.