Railroad Commission of Texas

RRC - Accountant III

LocationAustin, TX
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$50,400-$58,800

About This Job

RRC - Accountant III (00049940)Organization: RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Primary Location: Texas-AustinWork Locations: RRC Headquarters 1701 N Congress Avenue Austin 78701


Job: Business and Financial Operations


Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time


State Job Code: 1016


Salary Admin Plan: B


Grade: 18

Salary (Pay Basis): 4,200.00 - 4,900.00 (Monthly)


Number of Openings: 1


Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: May 23, 2025, 9:00:44 AM

Closing Date: Jun 6, 2025, 11:59:00 PM


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
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.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking an 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 general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.


Essential 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 demonstrates initiative when seeking solutions to issues.
Adheres to all Railroad Commission personnel policies and performs related work as assigned.


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.

For Military Crosswalk information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf


Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications


High School Diploma or GED.
Seven years of experience with invoices, accounts payable, revenue, or accounting experience.
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.

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