Job Description

Job Posting:

106160
Opened :

09/22/2026
Closes:

10/06/2026
Position Title:

Manager V (Accounting/General Ledger Manager)
Class/Group:

1604/B26
Military Occupation Specialty Code:

Coast Guard: SEI15,
Fair Labor Standards Act Status :

Exempt
Number of Vacancies :

1
Division/Section :

Chief Financial Office/General Ledger/Accounts Receivable
Salary Range :

$8,783.00 $10,053.00/month
Duration:

Regular
Hours Worked Weekly :

40
Travel:

None
Work Location:

300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701
Web site:

https://dir.texas.gov/
Refer Inquiries to:

People and Culture Office
Contact Information:

[email protected]

Position Summary

Performs advanced (seniorlevel) management work administering the daily operations and activities of the agency's accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel functions. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating the activities of the assigned functions; and monitoring expenditures. Manages multiple business functions and provides oversight to the associated staff. Supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Manages the daytoday operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel, including voucher processing, vendor payments, customer billing and collections, and employee travel reimbursement.
• Establishes goals, objectives, schedules, priorities, and performance standards for the assigned functions; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of staffing levels; and prepares management and productivity reports.
• Develops, documents, and maintains policies, procedures, and internal controls for payables, receivables, and travel, and monitors compliance with Chapter 2251, Government Code, Chapter 660, Government Code, Comptroller of Public Accounts requirements, and agency policy.
• Oversees the reconciliation of payable, receivable, and travel activity to the general ledger; resolves aged, disputed, and exception items; and supports the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and the Annual Financial Report.
• Oversees receivables management, including the invoicing of customer agencies, application of cash receipts, aging analysis, collection actions, and reporting of uncollectible accounts.
• Plans, assigns, supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of assigned accounting staff, and manages staff development plans and activities.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for payables, receivables, and travel; responds to audit, Comptroller, and legislative requests for information; and identifies areas of needed change and implements process and system improvements in CAPPS Financials.
• Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in accounting or financial operations work.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising or managing accounting staff.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or travel reimbursement operations.
• Experience with an enterprise financial system such as CAPPS Financials, PeopleSoft, or a comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Experience applying governmental accounting, payment, or travel requirements.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with major coursework in accounting,
  
  finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Additional workrelated experience may be substituted for education on a yearforyear basis (Highschool diploma required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Texas state government accounting operations.
• Experience with CAPPS Financials and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
• Experience preparing or supporting an Annual Financial Report.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) credential.
• Experience automating or redesigning an accounting operation, including workflow, d ocument imaging, or exception reporting improvements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to a business function, division, or department; and the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting and financial
  
  reporting standards.
• Knowledge of state accounting, payment, and travel laws, rules, and procedures, including Chapter 2251, Government Code, Chapter 660, Government Code, and Comptroller of Public Accounts requirements.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, segregation of duties, and audit requirements.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Advanced skills in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments, e.g., word processing and spreadsheets (Microsoft Office mandatory). CAPPS Financials, the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Business Objects, and Power BI familiarity preferred.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skill in analyzing accounting transactions, reconciling accounts, and resolving exception items.
• Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, including enterprise financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to manage the activities of multiple accounting business functions; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports; and to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, coworkers, internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage business function, division, or department activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, coworkers, internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines.
• Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws.
• Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of any critical infrastructure researched, worked on, or accessed for work purposes.

Additional Information

Interview Place/Time:

Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee.
Selective Service Registration:

Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.
H1B Visa Sponsorship:

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Additional Information

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred).

Other Requirements

• Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace.
• Criminal background check.

Working Conditions

• Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking.
• Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.
• Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.

How to Apply

How To Apply:

• Select the link below to search for this position: https://erphcmonbuat.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=313
• Enter the job posting number ¿106160¿ in the keyword search.
• You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply.
• Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps.

Special Instructions:

• Applicants must provide indepth information in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section to demonstrate how they meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
• Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in the EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS section of the application.