TPWD - Accountant III (Project Accountant)

Job ID 107288 Location Austin Other Recruiting Location Austin Number of Openings 1 State Job Code(s) 1016 Close Date 11/12/2026 Company Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Salary Admin Plan(s) B Salary Admin Grade(s) 18 Salary Range $4583.34 - 4583.34 per Month

Job Description -------------------

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

HIRING CONTACT

Laura Holmes, (512) 389-4474, [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, this position performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work in support of the agency's capital construction program in the Administration Finance Branch of the Infrastructure Division.

Work involves the establishing, maintaining and overseeing of the capital construction project detail cost records; the preparation and processing of capital construction purchasing and expenditure transactions; and the overseeing and reconciliation of capital construction project funds. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Banking, Finance, or closely related field.

Experience

Two years of experience in accounting or finance.

Licensure

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class 'C' Texas driver's license.

NOTE

Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS

Education:

One additional year of the required experience may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Two years of experience with automated financial or accounting systems.
• Experience using database downloads to manipulate large volumes of data for reporting purposes.
• Current experience working with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
• Experience with Procore Project Delivery Software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of generally accepted financial principles and procedures affecting maintenance of financial records and of an automated integrated financial system.

Knowledge of compliance with State of Texas laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.

Knowledge of compliance with relevant procurement laws.

Knowledge of accounting, financial terminology and financial practices.

Knowledge of managing capital budgets and capital assets.

Knowledge of purchasing/contract document and capital assets.

Skill in using personal computers with word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Skill in Using Excel spreadsheets including pivot tables, filters, VLOOKUP's, etc.

Skill in handling multiple tasking.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in working independently.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations.

Skill in meeting deadlines.

Skill in writing operating manuals.

Skill in training others.

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

Ability to budget funds.

Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy.

Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.

Ability to analyze, consolidate and interpret accounting data.

Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to obtain information and respond to requests from internal/external customers in a timely manner.

Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 20 lbs.

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Required to work overtime as necessary.

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 20 lbs.

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE

All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attached RÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes:

• Job title,
• Employer name,
• Dates of employment (month/year),
• If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, and
• Description of duties performed.

NOTE

Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.

IMPORTANT:

• College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).
• 'N/A' may be entered in fields that are not applicable.
• Omission of required information may result in disqualification.

Work In Texas (WIT) Applicants:

• WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.
• To complete these questions, log in to CAPPS Candidate Gateway.
• If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the 'Create a Résumé' link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website.

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities.
• Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program.
• For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.
• ClickHEREto view our Benefits page.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/.

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.

Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

• More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER