CPS Accounting Technician II

CPS Accounting Technician II

The purpose of the position is to establish a child's direct deposit account for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Children's Income Account. Work involves performing detailed assignments in recording, classifying, examining and analyzing financial records, documents and reports.

The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services staff including, Child Protective Services administration Child Welfare boards, Foster Care families, and Foster Care billing staff. Essential Job Functions:

Establishes accounts for new clients in the financial institution and Child and Adult Protective System; and verifies social security income awarded. Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.

Ability to analyze, consolidate and interpret accounting data.

Skill in the use of a personal computer and related office equipment.

Ability to review work for accuracy, to accurately perform detailed numerical work, to make arithmetical computations, to prepare financial and accounting records, and to communicate effectively. Registration or Licensure Requirements:

None required. Initial Selection Criteria:

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Two years full-time accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, financial operations, banking, budget or Texas Department of Family and Protective Services experience.

Acceptable Substitutions:

Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Additional Information:

MOS Code:

Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 42A, YN, 0111, 3A1X1. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.

As a state agency, DFPS is required Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.