
TPWD - Accountant III (Project Accountant)(00056699)
PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
Texas-Austin
DW-TPWD Headquarters4200 Smith School RoadAustin78744
Business and Financial Operations
Regular
Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week40.00
Yes, 5 % of the TimeState Job Code1016Salary Admin PlanBGrade18
4,583.34-4,583.34(Monthly)
2
Exempt
Apr 1, 2026, 12:48:28 PM
Apr 16, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
TPWD MISSION
To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.
PLEASE NOTE
All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:
Job Title
Dates of employment (month/year)
Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor Description of duties performed
Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement.Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.
Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields.
College Transcripts are required at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted on the posting) if education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting. A copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.
Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility
Work In Texas (WIT) Applications WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit
IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:
Job Classification
Service
Military Specialty
Accountant I-VII
Army
36A, 36B, 70C, 89A
Accountant I-VII
Navy
LS, LSS, PS, 310X, 651X, 751X
Accountant I-VII
Coast Guard
F&S, FIN10
Accountant I-VII
Marine Corps
3451, 3402, 3404, 3408, 8844
Accountant I-VII
Air Force
6F0X1, 65FX, 65WX
Accountant I-VII
Space Force
No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply.
*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:
https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf
MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE
If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/
Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:
Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.
Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.
Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted
HIRING CONTACT Laura Holmes, (512) 389-4474, Email: laura.holmes@tpwd.texas.gov
PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Team Lead, this position performs moderately complex (journey-level) accounting work in support of the agency’s capital construction program in the Administration Finance Branch of the Infrastructure Division.Work involves the establishing, maintaining and overseeing of the capital construction project detail cost records; the preparation and processing of capital construction purchasing and expenditure transactions; and the overseeing and reconciliation of capital construction project funds.Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned.Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Banking, Finance, or closely related field.
Experience
Two years of experience in accounting or finance.
Licensure
Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class “C” Texas driver’s license.
NOTE Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS
Education
One additional year of the required experience may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Two years of experience with automated financial or accounting systems.
Experience using database downloads to manipulate large volumes of data for reporting purposes.
Current experience working with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
Experience with Procore Project Delivery Software.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of generally accepted financial principles and procedures affecting maintenance of financial records and of an automated integrated financial system.
Knowledge of compliance with State of Texas laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
Knowledge of compliance with relevant procurement laws.
Knowledge of accounting, financial terminology and financial practices.
Knowledge of managing capital budgets and capital assets.
Knowledge of purchasing/contract document and capital assets.
Skill in using personal computers with word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Skill in Using Excel spreadsheets including pivot tables, filters, VLOOKUP’s, etc.
Skill in handling multiple tasking.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in working independently.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.
Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations.
Skill in meeting deadlines.
Skill in writing operating manuals.
Skill in training others.
Skill in managing several projects simultaneously.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
Ability to budget funds.
Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy.
Ability to work accurately with numerical detail.
Ability to analyze, consolidate and interpret accounting data.
Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to obtain information and respond to requests from internal/external customers in a timely manner.
Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 20 lbs.
Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Required to work overtime as necessary.
Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 20 lbs.
Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.
Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.
TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is the environmental agency for the state. We have approximately 2,800 employees, located in our central office in Austin and 16 regional offices around Texas.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state's human and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
To accomplish our mission, we will:
base decisions on the law, common sense, good science, and fiscal responsibility;
ensure that regulations are necessary, effective, and current;
apply regulations clearly and consistently;
ensure consistent, just, and timely enforcement when environmental laws are violated;
ensure meaningful public participation in the decision-making process;
promote and foster voluntary compliance with environmental laws and provide flexibility in achieving environmental goals; and
hire, develop, and retain a high-quality, diverse workforce.
View Agency Opportunities:
https://www.tceq.texas.gov/jobs
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EEO Commitment: The TCEQ is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.