Travel Accountant (Austin)

WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) connects people with careers across the state. Based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, TWC is a Family Friendly Certified Workplace offering great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive training and development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. This position is located within the Finance Travel Department at 101 E. 15th St, in Austin, Texas. The expectation is that candidates will work full-time on-site.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
The Travel Accountant II performs routine (journey-level) accounting work following standard procedures for the TWC Travel Department. Employees may also occasionally assist other staff in performing job duties of greater complexity. Works under moderate supervision, with 
minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Manage the departmental inbox by identifying and processing travel vouchers for digital archiving.
- Convert documentation into standardized PDF formats and maintain a systematically organized filing system.
- Review and audit travel and related documents for accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.
- Classify, code, and post travel and related documents to financial systems.
- Maintain, post, and balance accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports. 
- Research and assist in resolving discrepancies with vendor and employee travel and related transactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-One year and six months of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
-A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
-Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Experience with Adobe Professional editing and combining PDF documents.
- Proficiency with Microsoft business software including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Access.
- Experience in accounting, auditing, reconciliations, business, or financial operations.

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.  
- Competitive salary: $3,450.00/monthly
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits. 

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf 

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.