The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. This position is with our CDBG Disbursement program area in the Financial Management Department. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the GLO's Financial Management team. To be successful the candidate must model the GLO's competencies of Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork, Innovation and Proficiency.

Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work for the Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Financial Services Unit. Work involves preparing financial reports, overseeing documentation for federal grants, and reviewing payment requests. Performs financial analyses of reports and oversees accounting systems, procedures, and controls. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
In order to receive Veteran's preference, a copy of the DD #214 is required at the time of interview.

Benefits

• Free Parking

• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employee’s premium and 25% for eligible dependents.

• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance

• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.

• Telework Policy: CDBG Disbursement's telework policy is 2 days in the office and 3 days telework.

Essential Job Elements

• Audits expenditure and financial documents for accuracy including classifying and balancing codes and enters financial transactions accordingly to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and with state and federal statutes.
  
  

• Oversees appropriate documentation of payments and disbursements for federal grants to ensure funds are appropriated accurately. Reviews the payment requests in the accounting system and prepares financial reports for submission to team lead for approval. Analyzes and recommends improvements to accounting systems and accompanying procedures.
  

• Reconciles, researches, and resolves discrepancies in appropriation balances between the program area, contracting and procurement. Organizes and directs program expenditures and balances to align with grant appropriation.
  
  

• Coordinates with Community Development and Revitalization (CDR) division and Regulatory Policy and Mapping unit to compile the grant accrual information for the annual U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  
  

• Performs continuous analysis and reviews in controlling expenditures to ensure they are in alignment with contract and grant appropriation including periodic withdrawals of fund.
  
  

• Develops procedures and regulations to control the disbursement of certain allocated funds and prepare the relevant payment processing instructions.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college/university with major course work in accounting, finance, or a related field, plus three (3) years full-time experience in accounting and financial operations.

Full-time Accounting or closely related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Two (2) or more years of accounts payable experience

Two (2) or more years using CAPPS (Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System)

Two (2) or more years of Microsoft Excel experience

Applicant must provide a writing sample at the time of the interview describing in detail how they meet the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position and what the agency can expect from their job performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years processing federal draws with HUD (Housing and Urban Development) via the DRGR (Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting) system.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of Microsoft Excel experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and personal computers; proficient with MS Office and acceptable accounting systems like MIP Fund Accounting
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory; to plan and coordinate financial programs; to plan procedures and coordinate accounting operations; to interpret laws and regulations; to perform complex accounting transactions; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.