Accountant IV (Revenue Accountant IV) Austin, Texas

JOB Performs complex (journey-level) accounting work. Work involves preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports; assists with establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls; and assists with the development and review of procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Trains staff and provides guidance to others on posting journal entries and adjustments. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (40%) Processes daily deposits in CAPPS, USAS, TABC Alcohol Industry Management System (AIMS) and Versa Regulation (VR). Prepares refunds of revenue in CAPPS, VR, AIMS, and Texas.gov Texas Payment Engine (TPE). Assists with tracking revenue data in Excel spreadsheets. Serves as backup to review electronic fund payments of excise tax and approve journal voucher into CAPPS and USAS to record revenue to appropriate revenue accounts. Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as revenue collected and deposited.(20%) Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts including reconciling default and suspense accounts for credit card, automated clearing house (ACH), wire transfer, cash, and check transactions. Includes monitoring daily interface files and correcting discrepancies; reconciling between USAS, CAPPS, Versa Regulation (VR), Alcohol Industry Management System (AIMS); and completing appropriation control and lapse journal entries.Researches emailed customer payment inquiries. Communicates with vendors or customers via telephone inquiries.(15%) Assists Business Services Revenue Manager with defect writing for issues in AIMS and testing defects. Updates and creates procedures based on new functionality and makes recommendations for new procedures and enhancements. (10%) Books and reconciles all capital asset and surplus sales transactions in USAS, SPA, and CAPPS for accuracy and conformance with established standards and procedures. Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for Ports of Entry (POE) bank accounts, prepares monthly cigarette tax entry, and reconciles and reclassifies POE’s monthly cash revenues to the correct account code.(10%) Develops, coordinates, and produces complex reports and queries for monitoring and reporting agency information and serves as backup to the Business Services Revenue manager for Monthly Revenue reporting. Assists with preparing Annual Financial Report entries. Provides guidance to staff on nonroutine journal entries.(5%) Performs other duties as assigned SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:This position functions in a standard office environment with a regular schedule of Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position also requires the ability to lift 10 pounds and repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse at a workstation.This position is required to work in the office, however it is eligible for teleworking after initial training is conducted and the candidate has demonstrated competency and the ability to work independently. For telework, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply: For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk athttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsSupplemental InformationThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the?Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge. The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position. More than one position may be filled from this posting. Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verifyMales between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code