Financial Accountant I

Job Title
Financial Accountant I
Agency
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Department
Accounts Payable and Travel
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Austin, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity and this status can affect working hours, travel, and change in duties as needed. The Financial Accountant performs entry-level accounting work. Works with TDEM staff and stakeholders in preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports. May specialize in phases of accounting work such as federal funds accounting, property and equipment control or cost, payroll, contracting, and budgeting records. Works under general supervision.
This position reports to the Financial Manager, Accounts Payable and Travel.
The salary is fixed and is non-negotiable.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains various spreadsheets.
• Responsible for using AggieBuy, Concur and invoice retrieval applications for invoicing and payment purposes.
• Communicates regularly with Accounts Payable and Travel staff to ensure that accounting and auditing procedures and methods are in compliance with the Department policies and with the State Comptroller guidelines.
• Coordinates with section staff in classifying, coding, posting, and balancing financial accounting documents/records to include all invoices, expense transfers, journal vouchers, etc.
• Assists with preparing monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year-end financial reports. Interprets policies, procedures, rules, and regulations to ensure that projects are in compliance with federal and state goals and objectives.
• Verifies PO and invoice line items match prior to entry in AggieBuy.
• Works collaboratively with Procurement and TDEM departmental staff to resolve differences in PO and Invoice.
• Provides excellent, prompt, and professional assistance and responses.
• Reviews and approves travel and payment card transactions within the agency's Concur system.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• May be designated to assist other staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Maintains a regular work schedule and work extended hours when needed.
• Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required.
• Maintains a regular course of attendance during authorized work schedule.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience - Two (2) years of experience in performing accounting work.
*Relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education requirements on a year-for-year basis, with one (1) year experience equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours. A completed advanced degree in a relevant field may also be substituted in lieu of work experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of fiscal/budget oversight.
• Knowledge of grant reimbursement request process.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to anticipate and identify issues and problem solving.
• Ability to work extended or non-traditional hours such as evenings, weekends, special events, etc.
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Complete and obtain certification in IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 FEMA courses within twelve (12) months of employment and any other training as determined.
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Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.