SORM | Accountant - Senior Accountant | 24-0707

Texas State Office Of Risk Management - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The State Office of Risk Management (SORM) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their collaborative team. This role involves preparing financial statements, reconciling claims fund activity, analyzing fund balances, and assisting with legislative reports. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to provide exceptional service to client state entities, contributing to the agency's mission of managing workers' compensation claims and risk management programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, records, documents, and reports.
• Reconcile claims fund activity and identify discrepancies.
• Analyze fund balances and expenditures.
• Assist with legislative reports and submissions.
• Process refunds and accounts payable entries in the CAPPS accounting system.
• Research and reconcile revenue transactions.
• Input accounting entries into CAPPS and verify data accuracy.
• Recommend improvements to the accounting system and procedures.
• Provide customer service and respond to inquiries via phone and email.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with accounting software such as CAPPS and USAS.
• Ability to analyze complex financial documents and reports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or finance.
• Experience with automated accounting systems like USAS and CAPPS.
• Knowledge of State of Texas accounting rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Automatic enrollment in the state's retirement plan.
• Eligibility for additional health insurance benefits.