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 seeking a Financial/Accounting Specialist III/IV. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will enjoy a hybrid work schedule (with minimal in-person days), covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! Apply here: https://fa009.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2401478

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 fitness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf and check out our Stassney Campus

• Accounting Specialist III, B18, $55,000 – $67,671
• Accounting Specialist IV, B20, $48,158 – $68,000

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs. 

Minimum Salary

: 55,000.00  

Maximum Salary

: 68,000.00    

Pay Basis

: Yearly  FLSA Status: Nonexempt 

Work Locations: 

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job  Shift Details: 40 hours per week Location Flexibility: Hybrid  Location Flexibility Details: Up to 4 days telework after an initial onboarding period. 

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)

 Position Description

 Oversees or performs various responsible accounting related activities. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Answers inquiries from vendors, contractors, or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.
• Processes the water, gas, and electric payments through an interface on a daily basis.
• Communicates with utility providers to assist in payment reconciliation.
• Codes, enters, and processes data into the ERP or other automated accounting systems; accesses interconnected state computer accounting systems to track status of financial payments documents.
• Communicates Department payroll and payments policies and procedures to district or division personnel and/or provides training.
• Communicates with Department staff to clarify information and/or to resolve discrepancies in required documentation
• Coordinates with the Comptroller’s office to reconcile accounting discrepancy.
• Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.
• Functions as liaison between employees and banking institutions, insurance companies or other entities on accounting issues.
• Investigates and corrects complex Accounts Payable accounting discrepancies that affect the General Ledger.
• Oversees a variety of accounting activities.
• Performs final audit activities for the Department.
• Performs special projects.
• Researches and provides responsive information for both Internal and External Auditors.
• Coordinates with the Project Ledgers and Federal Billing Section to ensure accurate FHWA coding on Site-Manager payments.
• Prepares written correspondence, reports; maintains files, logs, activity books, tables, coding manuals or automated databases associated with accounting processes and activities.
• Processes or audits various departmental vouchers, invoices or deposits for purchases or contracted services; prepares vouchers authorizing payments and processes for distribution.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

 Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business-related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Undergraduate and/or advanced degrees are highly preferred.

Experience:

Accounting Specialist III – 2 years accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, auditing experience.

Accounting Specialist IV – 4 years accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, auditing experience.

Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:     

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.

Competencies:

• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Utility Management program payment procedures preferred
• Interfaced Payment procedures for all the TxDOT source systems preferred
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Accounts Payable procedures principles
• Purchasing methods and procedures
• Researching, analyzing and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations
• The responsibilities associated with administrative 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
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• The use of basic mathematical fundamentals
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
• Communicate effectively
• Preparing and maintaining records, files and reports

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting – 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)

Job

: Finance/Accounting 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Job Type

: Standard 

Job Level

: Non-Management 

Job Posting

: Apr 17, 2024, 10:21:45 AM  

Unposting Date

: May 17, 2024, 11:59:00 PM 

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