Job Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match - you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
• Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.

General Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking an Accountant II/Accountant III to perform moderately complex journey-level accounting work in the Revenue section of the Financial Services Division. Major responsibilities include maintaining, preparing, posting and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents or reports. Position processes monetary mail, deposits, credit card transactions, wires, grant draws, and refunds. This position specializes in one or more phases of accounting work such as auditing accounting documents, processing various types of refund payments, deposits, and journal entries. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties

• Prepares and/or processes various types of payment vouchers.
• Assists with daily mail processing.
• Assists with data entry of revenue into the agency's revenue database (RMS).
• Processes POS credit card transactions.
• Prepares deposits and verifies documents in USAS.
• Prepares accounting entries and documents for transactions related to disbursements in all accounts as necessary.
• Reviews revenue documentation for accuracy. Assists in maintaining revenue accounting records.
• Process federal revenue draws in various federal payment systems.
• Prepares and/or process general journal entries.
• Processes refunds and/or other accounts payable entries in CAPPS accounting system.
• Researches and reconciles revenue transactions.
• Completes detailed assignments in recording, classifying, examining and verifying financial records, documents or reports.
• Inputs accounting entries into CAPPS.
• Tracks and monitors deposit and default accounts.
• May recommend improvements, adaptations or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
• Verifies data entered into cash receipt system and assigns program codes. Processes reversals and code corrections.
• Processes return checks and clears return check default transactions.
• Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operations and well-being of the agency.
• Provides customer service as needed.
• Actively participates in independent job-related research and demonstrate initiative when seeking solutions to issues.
• Adheres to all Railroad Commission personnel policies and performs related work as assigned.

Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Accountant II

• Minimum of two years' experience in accounting.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Work experience and education may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Minimum Qualifications Accountant III

• Minimum of three years' experience with invoices, accounts payable, revenue, or accounting experience.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Work experience and education may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated accounting systems and applications such as (Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), TINS, Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), and Microsoft Excel.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, or related field is generally preferred.
• State of Texas accounting rules and regulations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of accounting.
• Knowledge of or experience with accounting software such as CAPPS, USAS, and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of and experience with State of Texas payment processing. Skill in utilizing a PC, associated software, calculator, or ten key machine.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial documents and reports.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical details in a high volume setting. Ability to prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, and external clients.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a dependable, organized and productive manner in order to arrange workload plan to meet schedules and deadlines.

Work Hours and Telework: Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternate schedules for employees, as long as it does not adversely affect operations and service levels, and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework based on the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Remarks:

• There is one available position.
• Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

Due to the high volume of applications we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age

or disability in employment or in the provision of services.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.