CPS Accounting Technician II

CPS Accounting Technician II - This position handles Foster Care reimbursement to the FPS homes, Child Placing Agencies, Residential Facilities, Emergency Shelters and Psychiatric Transition Programs. The Accounting function involves processing invoices through the IMPACT financial system for foster care payments and applying children's social security income towards cost of care.

Researches and resolves billing discrepancies between the provider and the department on a daily basis. The position routinely interacts with Foster Care Eligibility Specialists, Foster Parents, Facility Accountants, State Office, Contract Managers and Youth for Tomorrow. Obtains and verifies income resources to determine the child's financial status.

Assists with the preparation and monitoring of financial reports pertaining to expenditures of income and foster care payments. This position may assist with switchboard duties and Child Watch shifts. Essential Job Functions:

On a daily basis, this position monitors and research invoice rejection errors to resolve all discrepancies pertaining to the child's information in IMPACT to allow Foster Care Invoices to process. Facilitates recoupment of manual payments.

Handles system generated Prior Period Adjustment invoices each month that may include recouping or adding children's income. Responsible for maintaining and distributing error reports. Keeps track of child Specific Contracts.

Provides back-up and works closely with the Accounts Payable person. Coordinates between the worker and the provider to resolve billing discrepancies. Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records. Experience in establishing effective communication and working relations.

The Ability to gather information and resolve problems in a effective and timely manner. Ability to operate a personal computer including experience in working with the agency's IMPACT system and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access). Ability to exercise good judgment at all times. Registration or Licensure Requirements:

None required. Initial Selection Criteria:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Bookkeeping, Financial operations and Invoice processing experience.

Sixty semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience. Experience working with the IMPACT system is preferable. Additional Information:

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 here.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called to an agency for an interview must notify the interviewing agency in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

MOS Code:

MOS Code: There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position.

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.

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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.