ERS - Accounts Receivable Supervisor

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ERS is seeking an Accounts Receivable Supervisor to perform highly advanced (senior-level) financial and accounting work in the Finance Division. Serves as the Supervisor of the Accounts Receivable Team. Work involves overseeing the accounts receivable subledger; including establishing and maintaining procedures and controls. Works under minimal supervision of the Assistant Director of Finance with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises the work of the Accounts Receivable Team functions: assigns and monitors work; sets performance standards; conducts employee evaluations, trains or coordinate employee development; and counsels staff regarding work rule violations.
• Oversees and coordinates the reconciliation of accounts in the accounts receivable subledger, general ledger, and ERS operational systems.
• Oversees and coordinates the analysis of financial data and accounts receivable activities for programs and funds administrated by ERS.
• Coordinates accounts receivable activities and responds to routine or adhoc requests for other ERS divisions, the State Comptroller, and external auditors.
• Other special internal and external projects and reports as required.
• Develops and reviews policies and procedures for the Accounts Receivable team in accordance with GAAP and good internal control practices.
• Serves as a back-up for key functions of the team.

Other Duties And Responsibilities:

• Remains current on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) standards and requirements, and Legislative changes affecting management of ERS funds.
• Remains current on legislative changes that affect management of ERS funds.
• Participates in the functional design, development, and improvement of financial systems and applications.
• Consults with Information Technology staff for impact, training, and delivery of financial systems. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Your application for employment must reflect how you meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. 1.     Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance or business-related field. Each year of related work experience over the required minimum may be substituted for required college credit
2. 2.     Four (4) years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or other related experience is required
3. a.     Work related experience must include creating accounts receivable entries and overseeing an accounts receivable subledger
4. 3.     Two (2) years of experience maintaining an accounting system (e.g., chart of accounts, profiles, batch jobs, report development)
5. 4.     Two (2) years of supervisory or team-lead experience

Preferred Qualifications: Your application for employment should reflect how you meet the following preferred qualifications:

1. 5.     Experience with GASB/FASB implementation and compliance
2. 6.     Experience with CAPPS Financials
3. 7.     Accounting experience with a Texas state agency

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Other Information: In accordance with state law, authorization for telework may not be awarded to an employee as a condition of hiring. As an agency process, new employees complete a 30 day fully onsite period before evaluation for a telework agreement. This position may require access to privileged, confidential, or sensitive data. ERS will conduct either a TXDPS or FBI criminal history check on all new hires. For more information about this policy inquiries can be made to employment@ers.texas.gov. Please note: Internal applicants in the same salary group and classification as the posted position are eligible to receive an increase in salary where applicable up to the posted maximum.

Military Occupational Specialty Codes:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty (https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources at employment@ers.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.

How to Apply: Ready to join the dedicated, customer-focused team at ERS? Submit the following to the ERS Human Resources Office:

A State of Texas Application for Employment submitted online through CAPPS Recruit.

• Use the link below to create a CAPPS Recruit account and build your profile on the “My JobPage” tab in the upper left corner of the screen.
• https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/327/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
• Once your profile is complete, click on the “Job Search” tab in the upper left corner of the screen to view available career opportunities and submit your application.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

If you apply for an ERS position via Work in Texas https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx, you will also need to complete a supplemental questions form. For more details, refer to the instructions in the email you receive from CAPPS Recruit.

Please contact a Human Resources representative if you need assistance or require accommodation during the application process.

Email: Employment@ers.texas.gov         

Web: www.ers.texas.gov

Relay Texas TDD: (800) 735-2989

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employeesretirementsystemoftexas/

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