Team Lead - Cash Management (Accountant VI)

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. Core Values: • We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. • We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students. • We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students. • We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them. New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role. Position Overview The Cash Management Team Lead performs highly advanced/complex accounting work that requires careful review of administrative cash and revenue related matters. Duties include but are not limited to timely recording of various agency revenues, timely daily cash draw from various state and federal grantor systems, timely revenue refund processing, and timely and accurately preparation of revenue-related state and federal reports in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. The Cash Management Team Lead will plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. This individual will play a critical role ensuring that the cash management team meets its performance goals and supports the agency in fulfilling its strategic priorities by meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of accuracy. In addition, the Cash Management Team Lead must have a passion for outstanding customer service to respond to the needs and expectations of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. The Cash Management Team Lead is expected to contribute his or her knowledge, independent judgment, initiative, and expertise to build on the team's objective of continuous improvement. The position reports to the Assistant Accounting Director in the Accounting Division. The position may oversee a team of 1-2 employees and perform other duties as assigned. This position follows a blended work schedule and requires in-office presence in Austin, Texas, for part of the workweek. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. Essential Functions Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1. Daily Federal Revenue Draws: Perform and/or review daily federal revenue draws from various federal and other state agency grant systems and deposit the funds into state treasury and records to the agency accounting system (TCAPPS). 2. Monitor Cash Balances in Appropriations and Funds: Monitor USAS screens and DAFR reports to ensure appropriate fund cash balances for all open appropriation years and to make necessary entries to maintain/clear default and suspense funds. Ensures necessary cash transfers are made. 3. Other Monthly Cash Activity Tasks: Coordinate and review/execute monthly tasks, including revenue reconciliation, DPS non-certification ITV, and FSP cash requests. Conduct monthly revenue reconciliations, process fund 0193 cash requests, and maintain accuracy throughout the year by ensuring EX journal entries align with EC table details. 4. Leading the Cash Management Team: Train Revenue Accountant(s), provide guidance to them in performing their duties, assign tasks, and review their work. 5. Annual CMIA and Other Reports: Prepare Annual Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) Reports, collect data on improper payments, and provide timely customer service to internal and external stakeholders. MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. Core Values: • We are Determined: We are committed and intentional in the pursuit of our main purpose, to improve outcomes for students. • We are People-Centered: We strive to attract, develop, and retain the most committed talent, representing the diversity of Texas, each contributing to our common vision for students. • We are Learners: We seek evidence, reflect on success and failure, and try new approaches in the pursuit of excellence for our students. • We are Servant Leaders: Above all else, we are public servants working to improve opportunities for students and provide support to those who serve them. New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top half of the posted salary range is generally reserved for candidates who exceed the requirements and qualifications for the role. The maximum salary range is reserved for candidates that far exceed the required and preferred qualifications for the role. Position Overview The Cash Management Team Lead performs highly advanced/complex accounting work that requires careful review of administrative cash and revenue related matters. Duties include but are not limited to timely recording of various agency revenues, timely daily cash draw from various state and federal grantor systems, timely revenue refund processing, and timely and accurately preparation of revenue-related state and federal reports in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. The Cash Management Team Lead will plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. This individual will play a critical role ensuring that the cash management team meets its performance goals and supports the agency in fulfilling its strategic priorities by meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of accuracy. In addition, the Cash Management Team Lead must have a passion for outstanding customer service to respond to the needs and expectations of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. The Cash Management Team Lead is expected to contribute his or her knowledge, independent judgment, initiative, and expertise to build on the team's objective of continuous improvement. The position reports to the Assistant Accounting Director in the Accounting Division. The position may oversee a team of 1-2 employees and perform other duties as assigned. This position follows a blended work schedule and requires in-office presence in Austin, Texas, for part of the workweek. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check. Essential Functions Job duties are not limited to the essential functions mentioned below. You may perform other functions as assigned. 1. Daily Federal Revenue Draws: Perform and/or review daily federal revenue draws from various federal and other state agency grant systems and deposit the funds into state treasury and records to the agency accounting system (TCAPPS). 2. Monitor Cash Balances in Appropriations and Funds: Monitor USAS screens and DAFR reports to ensure appropriate fund cash balances for all open appropriation years and to make necessary entries to maintain/clear default and suspense funds. Ensures necessary cash transfers are made. 3. Other Monthly Cash Activity Tasks: Coordinate and review/execute monthly tasks, including revenue reconciliation, DPS non-certification ITV, and FSP cash requests. Conduct monthly revenue reconciliations, process fund 0193 cash requests, and maintain accuracy throughout the year by ensuring EX journal entries align with EC table details. 4. Leading the Cash Management Team: Train Revenue Accountant(s), provide guidance to them in performing their duties, assign tasks, and review their work. 5. Annual CMIA and Other Reports: Prepare Annual Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) Reports, collect data on improper payments, and provide timely customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least five years of experience in accounting or financial management is required, including four years performing cash management duties for a State of Texas agency. Required experience also includes four years with USAS and at least one year using a State of Texas CAPPS financial system. Substitutions: Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Other Qualifications Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military. Completion of at least 6 hours of college-level accounting courses is preferred. Experience with federal grant draws is preferred. Proficiency with CAPPS queries or similar financial systems, and advanced Excel skills (such as pivot tables), is preferred. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with procedures and processes related to State of Texas cash management, transfers, revenues, and expenditures. Knowledge of fiscal programs, governmental accounting, budget control methods, and applicable laws and regulations related to financial operations. Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment. Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines. Excellent written and oral communications skills. A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference. To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title. This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the Employment at TEA page . No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "[email protected]" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: At least five years of experience in accounting or financial management is required, including four years performing cash management duties for a State of Texas agency. Required experience also includes four years with USAS and at least one year using a State of Texas CAPPS financial system. Substitutions: Education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Other Qualifications Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military. Completion of at least 6 hours of college-level accounting courses is preferred. Experience with federal grant draws is preferred. Proficiency with CAPPS queries or similar financial systems, and advanced Excel skills (such as pivot tables), is preferred. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience with procedures and processes related to State of Texas cash management, transfers, revenues, and expenditures. Knowledge of fiscal programs, governmental accounting, budget control methods, and applicable laws and regulations related to financial operations. Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment. Highly organized; ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines. Excellent written and oral communications skills. A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the military employment preference. To review the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to each job classification series in the State’s Position Classification Plan (provided by the State Auditor's Office), please access the Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) Guide and click on the military “occupational category” that corresponds with the state classification in this job posting title. This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. To learn more about working at TEA, including hiring timelines, process details, and candidate resources, please visit the Employment at TEA page . No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Please add "[email protected]" and "@tea.texas.gov" to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications from our talent acquisition team and/or hiring division regarding your candidacy.

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