TPWD - Accountant III (Project Accountant)

Job Description:

TPWD - Accountant III (Project Accountant)

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.

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. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:

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  Job Title
  
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  Dates of employment (month/year)
  
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  Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor Description of duties performed
  
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  Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.
  
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  Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.
  
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  College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) if education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting. A copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.
  
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  Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  
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  Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility
  
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  Work In Texas (WIT) Applications : WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit .
  

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.



MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Job Classification

Service

Military Specialty

Accountant I-VII

Army

36A, 36B, 70C, 89A

Accountant I-VII

Navy

LS, LSS, PS, 310X, 651X, 751X

Accountant I-VII

Coast Guard

F&S, FIN10

Accountant I-VII

Marine Corps

3451, 3402, 3404, 3408, 8844

Accountant I-VII

Air Force

6F0X1, 65FX, 65WX

Accountant I-VII

Space Force

No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.

*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

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:

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  Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
  
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  Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  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.
  
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  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 .

HIRING CONTACT: Laura Holmes, (512) 389-4474, Email: [email protected]

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



GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Team Lead, 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.



Qualifications:

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.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Closing Date: Apr 16, 2026, 4:59:00 AM