LOTTERY - Accounts Payable Accountant (Accountant II)

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LOTTERY - Accounts Payable Accountant (Accountant II) (00051512)
Organization: TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: TLC AUSTIN HEADQUARTERS 1801 Congress Ave Austin 78701

Job: Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 1014
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 16
Salary (Pay Basis): 3,409.84 - 4,150.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jul 29, 2025, 7:37:32 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
About the Texas Lottery

Our Mission Statement: The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the State of Texas through the responsible management and sale of entertaining lottery products. The Texas Lottery will incorporate the highest standard of security, integrity, and responsible gaming principles, set and achieve challenging goals, provide quality customer service and utilize a team approach.

Texas Lottery is a great place to work!

Our headquarters is located on the new Texas Capital Mall in the George H.W. Bush Building directly across from the Bob Bullock Museum and across from the University of Texas. We have multiple field offices across the state. We provide free parking for all our employees.

We offer competitive compensation, including merit increases for outstanding performance; longevity payments after two years; opportunities for hybrid work from home for qualifying positions; generous paid leave; health insurance; dental and vision insurance; numerous state and federal holidays; tuition assistance; state employee discounts; 401(k) and 457 and a cash balance pension for employees entering state service after September 1, 2022.

Effective 9/1/2025 the Texas Lottery and this position will be transitioning to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Job Summary:

Performs routine (journey-level) accounting work. Work involves data entry of accounting records; preparing documents for payment of invoices; and maintaining, preparing, examining, and balancing accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports. Specializes in accounts payable, processing invoice payments and travel. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Manager in the Office of the Controller Division.


Qualifications

Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED equivalent is required.
One year relevant accounting, accounts payable, or travel experience is required.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
Graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
Experience with automated accounting systems is preferred.
Experience in accounts payable is preferred.
Experience with Texas State requirements on travel is preferred.
Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as workload may require.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures affecting the maintenance of accounting records and automated accounting systems.
Knowledge of accounts payable and travel.
Knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software.
Strong organization skills and aptitude for detail.
Ability to interpret and apply accounting theory to transactions; to work accurately with financial detail; and to analyze, consolidate, and interpret accounting transactions.
Ability to prepare clear and concise entries, reconciliations, and reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and on the telephone.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while meeting internal and external deadlines.
Ability to maintain a pleasant and professional manner while responding to inquiries from others.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to establish and maintain open and effective working relationships with manager and co-workers.
Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time and operate standard office equipment and computer software.
Essential Job Functions:

Performs data entry of payment documents into internal and external accounting systems.
Provides technical guidance and helps ensure the accuracy of all travel operations of the agency.
Prepares various purchase vouchers for payment of invoices and audits them for accuracy.
Reviews vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with state law and agency policy. Communicates with vendors and staff as necessary.
Researches and reconciles discrepancies and takes appropriate actions to process accounting transactions or necessary adjustments.
Prepares reports for reconciling vendor payment.
Serves as a consultant/travel specialist for travel matters, assists agency staff with travel issues, answers staff and vendor questions, and follows up when necessary.
Maintains files for all accounting documents.
May assist in matching payment documents to invoices for payment processing.
May recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions to the accounting system and accompanying procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The Texas Lottery is an Equal Opportunity Employer

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be completed online through CAPPS Recruit by 11:59 p.m. on the posting's closing date. When a job opening is posted Open Until Filled, it is best to apply as quickly as possible, as the posting may close or be placed on hold at any time with or without prior notification.

All applicants must submit a thoroughly completed on-line application through CAPPS Recruit, answering all applicable questions, whether starred with an asterisk or not. Applications must contain complete job histories, 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.

Instructions for completing the on-line State of Texas Application for Employment can be found here:

https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/About_Us/Employment_Opportunities/how_to_apply.html

Please be aware that additional information or documents will not be accepted for purposes of determining eligibility after the closing date.

Applications will NOT be accepted via mail, hand delivery, fax or email.

Qualified applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the agency. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in the 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.

All candidates recommended for a position will be subject to an extensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. The State Lottery Act contains provisions that set out causes for rejection if applicable. All positions are employment at will.
Inquiries regarding the status of an application will be answered as time and agency resources allow.

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION
In accordance with legislation effective September 1, 1999, male candidates aged 18 to 25 are required to show proof of selective service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office.

E-VERIFY
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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