THC - Accounts Payable Specialist (Accountant IV) 26-79

*OBJECTIVE: Under the primary direction of the Accounting Team Lead, this position performs complex accounting and financial analysis work. Work involves providing technical assistance in the examination, review, and analysis of accounting records; preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls; and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of agency reports. Work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. *This is an onsite position **

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*

1. Perform Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

2. Process Expenditure Transfer Vouchers (ETVs), Interagency Transfer Vouchers (ITVs), Cancellations, Reversals, and Re-Issue Vouchers.

3. Process vouchers for invoices and monthly bills and enter in the CAPPS system for payment.

4. Process Pro-card vouchers for credit card statements and enter in the CAPPS.

5. Audit accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with THC policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.

6. Review and determine appropriate account information to code accounting documents, including but not limited to vouchers, invoices, travel vouchers, and other financial documents.

7. Review and verify payee information in the Texas Identification Number System (TINS).

8. Work with program areas and historic sites to get necessary approvals.

9. Research and reconcile discrepancies in accounts and work with vendors on billing inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies.

10. Serve as a resource for department staff and provide technical assistance on accounting matters related to voucher processing and tracking.

11. Keep staff informed of process or policy changes and ensure everyone understands and complies.

12. Use a variety of software applications, including CAPPS, USAS, Excel, Asana, and Word.

13. Assist division staff with standard administrative duties, to include processing mail, bank deposits and invoice distribution.

14. Serve as the backup to other Accounts Payable staff.

15. Work on assigned projects and assignments as needed.

16. Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance.

17. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements.

*NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*

1. Perform other duties as assigned.