GSG Talent Solutions is mission-driven and focused on customized results. We are one of the largest staffing agencies in our hometown of Austin, TX. We re committed to delivering the right people for the right fit, every time.
GSG is looking for 3 Accountant IV for a contract position expected to last until August 31st 2023
This is an in-office position. Candidates MUST be able to report to the office in central Austin TX
Monday through Friday 8 AM- 5 PM (some overtime may be available occasionally)
Job Description:
Prepares financial statements, reports, schedules, and exhibits; prepares and audits general journal entries; and prepares and audits payment, cash, purchase, travel, and related vouchers.
Prepares periodic analyses of fund balances and expenditures; and prepares technical reports on estimates, cost data, and budget items.
Audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy and compliance with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal statutes.
Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial and accounting documents and records. Checks accounting operations in progress, and reviews and audits completed financial records for accuracy and conformance with legal and departmental procedures and regulations.
Maintains and determines the accuracy and reliability of agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense and revenue collection records; and ensures that agency assets are accounted for properly.
Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as revenue collected and deposited.
Maintains systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency programs.
Analyzes and recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
Researches and reconciles discrepancies in accounts, bank statements, or appropriation balances; and reports findings.
Assists in planning procedures and regulations to control the disbursement of allocated funds and in preparing letters of instruction, manual revisions, and related forms as necessary.
May instruct staff on the maintenance of accounting records on expenditures and revenue collected, the posting of general ledgers, and the posting of journal entries and/or adjustments.
May direct the maintenance of accounting records on receipts and disbursements in compliance with state and federal statutes, policies, and procedures.
May assist in planning accounting and administrative support work procedures.
May provide guidance to others. Performs related work as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of financial administration and fiscal accounting; of governmental accounting; of budget control methods, policies, and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Ability to follow accounting programs, to train others, to approve documents entered by others, to interpret laws and regulations, to apply accounting theory, to communicate effectively, and to lead the work of others.
Knowledge of state accounting and budgetary procedures.
Knowledge of legal restrictions governing state accounts payable guidelines.
Skills in computer software including, but not limited to Excel, Halfile, Invoice Tracking, CAPPS 9.2, HHSAS 8.8, USAS, PeopleSoft and other governmental financial applications.
Skills in monitoring and analyzing payments.
Skills in preparing financial reports and performing financial analysis.
Skill in processing financial transactions.
Skill with coding expenditures using chart field and chart of account information.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate financial reports and schedules.
Ability to analyze financial data.
Ability to prioritize assignments and meet work deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
GSG provides reasonable accommodations as needed to people for the WORKWONDERS Program and encourages candidates with qualifying conditions to apply. We are on a mission to help!