GLO - Accountant VI

The Texas General Land Office is seeking an Accountant VI within the Financial Management Department of the agency.

The employee performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior‑level) accounting work. Work involves preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of financial analyses and reports; establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls; and preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of agency budgets. May assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Our Mission

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions To The GLO Will BePrepares and reviews financial statements, general ledger entries, and program expenditure reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state requirements.

Coordinates the development, planning, and timely submission of the agency's Annual Financial Report in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts requirements. Oversees the analysis of financial data and third‑party financial reviews, including modeling and response monitoring, to support transparency and informed decision‑making.

Coordinates with divisions to support budget development, expenditure forecasting, and reconciliation processes to ensure alignment between financial reporting and operational planning.

Supports the development of team goals, standards, and priorities to align operations with agency objectives. Administers financial systems and provides expert interpretation on complex financial and regulatory compliance issues. Monitors financial activities and budget execution to ensure compliance with laws, internal procedures, and spending limits, while maintaining accurate and well‑documented records.

Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures that meet statutory and professional standards. Participates in the review of internal guidelines and leads or supports oversight activities to ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial policies, and conduct expectations.

Represents the Financial Reporting and Accounting division in meetings and external collaborations to support consistent and effective policy application.

Identifies areas for operational improvement and recommends changes to increase efficiency and reduce resource use. Collaborates with IT staff on the design and enhancement of financial systems and tools. Ensures that accounting system improvements support integrated purchasing, disbursement, and reporting functions, and may supervise or provide guidance to financial staff involved in these operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Five (5) years of full‑time advanced accounting, financial analysis, or related experience requiring compilation, reconciliation, and/or analysis of detailed financial information.
• Education may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis with equivalent experience in general ledger maintenance and/or financial reporting.
• Applicants must clearly demonstrate relevant experience and education that would qualify him/her for the job.
• May be required to periodically work hours greater than 40 hours per week and on weekends.A writing sample will be required as part of the pre‑employment assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years experience in preparing related schedules, reports, working papers, and trial balances for a state agency or university.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
• Experience with the Comptroller of Public Accounts Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), or State Property Accounting (SPA) systems.
• Experience implementing or researching Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards in state financial reporting.
• Accounting experience with proprietary funds and cash flow, governmental funds, capital assets, and/or bonds.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, policy and procedures, laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
• Proficiency with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) or Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and knowledge of Texas financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, database and word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word). Ability to coordinate complex accounting operations, to interpret laws and regulations, and apply general accounting theory.
• Emphasis on analytical ability to identify problems and formulate appropriate resolutions.
• Strong organizational skills with aptitude for detail.
• Ability to plan, organize, and maintain procedures and coordinate accounting operations and documentation; to perform complex accounting transactions and maintain related documentation; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to pay attention to details, organize and prioritize changing workloads, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• May supervise the work of others.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties.
• This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact and communication.
• It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties.
• The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies.
• It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
• Ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
• The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation And Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan, Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• The State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full‑time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents.
• The State pays 50% of the eligible part‑time employees' premiums and 25% for eligible dependents
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.

Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year. Annual leave increases with length of service.

Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security‑sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

• Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Bond Market, Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Markets, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Disbursements, Documentation, Energy Efficiency, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Expense Tracking, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Policies, Financial Regulations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Government Funding, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Health Plan, Identify Issues, Insurance, Interpret Regulations, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Model Review, Natural Resources, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Software/Services, People Management, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Implementation, Procurement Management, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Growth, Set Goals, Spreadsheets, Stewardship, Systems Administration/Management, Team Building, Time Management, Track Customer Issues, Trial Balances, Word Processing

About the Company

Texas General Land Office