Position Information Home to SXSW, Austin City Limits (ACL) and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas is one of the fastest growing areas in the United States, as well as the Live Music Capital of the World. Austin is the historic state capital of Texas and is the location of the Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. TxDOT’s Financial Management Division is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager on our Financial Management team based in East Texas. This is a people-management position responsible for accounts payable management for TxDOT’s various Divisions. This critical role requires regular contact with TxDOT stakeholders, other governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level establish a workplan and priorities for the entire branch to meet set deadlines and objectives and are primarily self-supervising. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, strong communicator, highly organized, exhibits strong leadership and teambuilding skills and prioritizes innovation and process efficiency. We are seeking highly experienced individuals with advanced knowledge of automated Accounts Payable processes and integrations with other ERP and document management applications. Please click here to apply online: https://www.txdot.gov/about/careers.html.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation

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We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide.  If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

Minimum Salary: 76,356.00  

Maximum Salary: 129,137.00  

Pay Basis: Yearly 

Work Locations: Stassney Hq – Main, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin 78744

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Lufkin, UST-Texas-Austin, UST-Texas-Houston 

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job    Location Flexibility: Hybrid    

Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
 

 Manages an accounts payable branch specializing in accounting work, which may include contract payments, employee payments, and voucher processing. Supervises a large group of professionals, technical and clerical personnel. Routinely handles advanced accounting-related projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

•    Analyzes accounting related processes and evaluates methods to improve efficiency.
•    Approves/signs source documents and/or vouchers.
•    Coordinates with other departmental units on planning and execution of joint responsibilities.
•    Directs coordination of end-of-year process.
•    Establishes, develops, interprets and reviews policies and procedures, assisting districts and/or divisions in implementation, maintenance, and compliance.
•    Evaluates and recommends solutions to computer programming problems.
•    Interfaces with other departmental units on planning and execution of joint responsibilities.
•    Interprets State Comptroller rulings, laws and legislative intent regarding payment of claims/accounts payable.
•    Monitors the Enterprise Resource Planning Finance module to ensure accuracy.
•    Oversees auditing, reconciliation, administrative processing and distribution of vouchers; warrants; construction payments, maintenance contracts, employee payments and/or contractor retainage deposits.
•    Oversees highly complex accounting-related projects.
•    Oversees reporting to the Internal Revenue Service of certain non-payroll payments to Department employees and payments to vendors as required by law.
•    Prepares management related ad hoc reports and/or correspondence.
•    Represents the Department and advises, provides technical assistance, and consults with departmental personnel, state and federal agencies, contractors,        banking institutions and law firms.
•    Represents the Department in developmental efforts for automated accounting applications.
•    Resolves highly complex accounting situations.
•    Trains personnel on automated accounting systems and accounting practices, procedures and policy changes.
•    Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Finance-related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 4 years accounting, contract processing, employee/vendor payments or accounting related. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Four year undergraduate degree is highly preferred. 
• Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience. Three years of accounts payable supervisory experience is highly preferred. 

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

• Competitive bid processes, rules and regulations
• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Management Information Systems
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Applicable cash management procedures
• Electronic fund transfer procedures
• Revenue deposit procedures
• Purchasing methods and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applicable policies and procedures 3-Expert skill in
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Meeting deadlines
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Interpreting applicable information
• Instructing others
• Using database management systems and associated applications
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Evaluating technical and financial information

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

 

Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information