
TPWD - Accountant III (Project Accountant)
Austin, TXFull-timeSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the Accountant III performs journey-level accounting work supporting Texas Parks and Wildlife’s capital construction program. The role maintains project cost records, processes purchasing and expenditure transactions, and oversees and reconciles project funds. It works under general supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment and is based at TPWD Headquarters in Austin, Texas.
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Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107288andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionTPWD MISSIONTo 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] 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 perta ning 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 RSUM. 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 rsum, andDescription 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 rsum, please refer to the 'Create a Rsum' 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 consider
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Set against the 3,280 open Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
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- Texas median$68–94K/yr50 salary ranges
- US median$45–50/hr884 hourly ranges
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- Olive Jobs lists 209 open Accountant jobs in Texas and 3,280 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- 1,791 of the 3,280 open Accountant jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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