Texas Historical Commission - Austin, TX

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Austin, TX
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is seeking a Financial Analyst III to perform advanced financial analysis work supporting the Accounting and Finance department. This role involves preparing and overseeing the preparation of financial analysis and reports, as well as establishing, maintaining, and overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls. The Financial Analyst will serve as the subject matter expert on the THC Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and will work under minimal supervision, exercising extensive initiative and independent judgment. Key responsibilities include performing complex systems, business, and budget analysis work that supports the THC Accounting and Finance system. The analyst will prepare and finalize financial reports, making recommendations based on their financial analysis. They will also serve as the agency's technical assistance lead for THC staff needing CAPPS assistance, assist budget and procurement staff in monitoring requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts, and act as the Security Coordinator for the agency. The role requires analyzing user requirements and procedures to automate or improve existing systems, creating and delivering CAPPS training for THC staff, and liaising with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Additionally, the Financial Analyst will evaluate business needs, analyze processes, and create business cases for changes and process improvements. They may assist in developing and modifying CAPPS functions and reports, including creating ad hoc reports, and may work with internal auditors to improve financial procedures. The position requires adherence to an established work schedule with regular attendance and compliance with THC safety guidelines and ethics requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex systems, business, and budget analysis work supporting the THC Accounting and Finance system.
  • Prepare and finalize financial reports and make recommendations based on financial analysis.
  • Serve as the agency technical assistance lead for THC staff needing CAPPS assistance.
  • Assist budget and procurement staff in monitoring and managing requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts in the CAPPS system.
  • Act as the Security Coordinator for the agency.
  • Serve as level one support for troubleshooting and coordinating issues between CPA and THC technology staff.
  • Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and help identify potential project risks and limitations.
  • Create and deliver agency CAPPS training for THC staff.
  • Liaise with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, CAPPS account support desk, including escalating level 1 CAPPS issues and resolving issues.
  • Work with Human Resources to manage CAPPS user-profiles and security management, including onboarding and offboarding staff.
  • Evaluate business needs, analyze processes, and create business cases for changes and process improvements.
  • Assist in developing and modifying CAPPS functions and reports, including creating ad hoc reports.
  • Assist with developing and implementing the THC Auxiliary Enterprise Operations based on Texas Government Code Subchapter C.
  • Assist with establishing and implementing the Historic Sites, Point of Sale system, and e-commerce efforts.
  • Work with internal auditors to improve the Historic Sites retail operations financial procedures.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (two years of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of college).
  • Experience with the Peoplesoft CAPPS Financial, CAPPS HR, and Purchasing (fluid eProcurement) modules.
  • Experience with query design and analysis.
  • Experience working with Texas state government processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle.
  • Required to travel up to 10% of the work period.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field.
  • Experience working with USAS and/or USPS.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Benefits

  • Health insurance
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