Listing Number: 3521405 Opening Date: 10/30/13

Listing Number: 3521405 Opening Date: 10/30/13

FULLTIME POSITION Closing Date: Open until filled

Minimum Starting Wage: $2,700 Monthly

STATE AGENCY

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Job Title: Accounting Technician IIClassification No.: 1002

Agency: Texas Bond Review BoardSalary Group: A13

Address: P.O. Box 13292, Austin, Texas 78711-3292

Work Location Address: 300 West 15th, ClementsBuilding, Room 409, Austin, TX.

Refer to: Jodee MartinezBy Appointment Only

No Telephone Calls

Number of openings: 1Duration: PermanentWk. Hours: 8 – 5 PM

Travel Required: None

Job Description

Work performed under supervision. SEE ATTACHED DESCRIPTION FOR DETAIL.

Qualifications

Education:

One year college with emphasis on accounting or finance.

Skills, Experience:

Demonstrated ability to use standard computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and working knowledge of programs for creating and managing HTML pages. Working knowledge of public debt concepts, practices and procedures, along with knowledge of state and local government structure in Texas. Solid interpersonal, analytical, writing, research and communication skills. Self-motivation and ability to perform detailed tasks without error and with minimal supervision.

Remarks

Please submit a completed Stateof Texas application to Texas Bond Review Board, Attn: Jodee Martinez, P.O. Box 13292, Austin, Texas 78711-3292. StandardState of Texas application form is requiredin addition to the following: Cover Letter. Visit to obtain a standard application form.

TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD

JOB TITLE: Accounting Technician II

SALARY GROUP: A-13

CURRENT: FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

MINIMUM SALARY: $2,700MONTHLY - $32,400 ANNUALLY

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs technical assistance and administrative support for the local government debt analysis function of the Bond Review Board. This support includes assisting in the development and maintenance of the agency’s internet site. Reviews and analyzes the debt and debt issuance of Texas local governments (school districts, water districts, cities, counties and others).

Updates debt databases using DBC Finance, FileMaker Pro, Excel and related database software programs.

Researches and prepares tables and reports related to the development of the Local Government Debt Report.

Assists in the creation of HTML pages for the BRB internet website and publishes FileMaker Pro database in appropriate form for website.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Updates individual governmental debt-service schedules using DBC Finance financial software, including new-money issues as well as refunding issues that require removal of refunded debt.

Processes local government debt-service schedules and verifies data, then performs issue-by-issue electronic data transfer to FileMaker Pro databases.

Assists in preparing website updates to local government debt report summaries.

Provides assistance for the reporting of agency performance measures by capturing web logs used to track visitors to the agency’s website.

Maintains filing of issue packets and maintenance of issuer files.

Perform data entry including researching, verifying and correcting information to be entered into the database.

Ability to read and decipher data on source documents to be entered.

Perform and assist with special projects.

Skill in data entry and typing.

Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year college with emphasis on accounting or finance.

Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Proven ability to organize and manage tasks effectively and efficiently.

Strong communication skills and an ability to work within a team concept.

Ability to use standard computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Self-motivation and ability to perform detailed tasks without error and with minimal supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Degree emphasis in accounting and finance analysis.

Knowledge of public debt concepts, practices and procedures, along with knowledge of state and local government structure in Texas.

Prior experience in research and analysis of accounting and financial data.

Experience in the use of computer equipment and software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, FileMaker Pro, and DBC Finlite financial software.

Solid interpersonal, analytical, writing and communication skills.

Must be a team player.

Must be multi-task individual.

To ensure performance excellence at the BRB, all employees regardless of position
are evaluated at a minimum on the following seven (7) agency core competencies.

• Teamwork - Works with others to achieve a common goal
• Customer Service - Meets the needs and expectations of internal and external customers
• Adaptability - Adjusts to changing workplace demands
• Communication - Effectively conveys information and encourages an exchange of ideas
• ProblemSolving - Identifies, defines and solves problems
• Professional Conduct and Development - Acts in the best interest of the agency, maintains confidentiality and continually strives to improve self and job performance
• Privacy and Information Security - Maintains confidentiality and protects the privacy of state employees, taxpayers and other members of the public

The Texas Bond Review Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities which it sponsors. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Office at (512) 463-9890.
Proof of Identity and Eligibility to Work in the United States: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 require all new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
VETERANS:
We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and encourage opportunities to hire Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS: Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be contacted. Unless otherwise indicated, regular attendance is an essential job requirement of all positions in the BRB’s office. All Positions requiring a degree and/or licensing require proof of degree and/or license if hired. Your application for employment with the Texas Bond Review Board may subject you to a criminal background check. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Thank you for considering employment at the Texas Bond Review Board! The BRB’s office is at all times an equal employment opportunity employer.