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Financial Reporting Accountant III/IV – (2401555)

Apr 28, 2024

Texas Department of Transportation

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 a Financial Reporting Accountant III or 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=2401555

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

Stassney Campus:
https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Position Title    Salary Grade/ Range

ACCT III     B22: $58,184 – $72,000 yearly
ACCT IV     B24: $62,004 – $86,310 yearly

Minimum Salary

: 58,184.00

Maximum Salary

: 86,310.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly  FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Stassney Hq – Main

6230 East Stassney Lane

Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job  Shift Details: 40 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

Position Description

Financial Reports Acc III
Performs professional level accounting work to include preparing the annual financial reports and implementing/testing of accounting systems. Enters accounting data into financial systems. Reconciles various accounts and ensures reliability and accuracy of Department’s accounting data. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Financial Reports Acc IV
Performs complex professional level accounting work to include preparing and reviewing the annual financial reports and implementing/testing of accounting systems. Reconciles various accounts and ensures reliability and accuracy of Department’s accounting data. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the
occurrence

Essential Duties:

  • Reports to the Financial Reporting Manager and is responsible for preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, assisting in financial analysis and supporting financial statement preparations for key stakeholders.
  • Coordinates and monitors changes to accounting systems and assists in on-going testing/update of the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and PeopleSoft.
  • Prepares and reviews portions of the department’s audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
  • Prepares the department’s three stand alone audited financial reports.
  • Works cross-functionally with other groups to foresee potential accounting issues and recommend practical solutions associated with contemplated transactions.
  • Coordinates data collection for annual financial audit.
  • Works with audit staff to document TxDOT business processes and responds to follow up questions.
  • Analyzes new and proposed accounting standards and determines the impact on TxDOT and implement new accounting standards, as required.
  • Develops or produces complex reports for monitoring and reporting agency financial information.
  • Analyzes and recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to business processes to increase efficiency.
  • Trains and assists less experienced financial reports accountants with their job duties.
  • Works on special projects as assigned.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience:

Financial Reports Acc III – 3 years Accounting related work. (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.

Financial Reports Acc IV – 4 years Accounting related work. (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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA license is highly preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is highly preferred

Competencies:

  • Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Extensive knowledge of GAAP ( General Accepted Accounting Principles) as well as ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to finance and non-finance personnel
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of fund accounting principles and procedures
  • Expert skill in using Microsoft Office including (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and proficient skill in using SharePoint, Tableau or related data analytical platforms.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent attention to details

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
  • Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
  • 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)

Job

: Finance/Accounting

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Apr 23, 2024, 3:29:18 PM

Unposting Date

: May 23, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Accountant V/Accountant IV  State Job Code/s: 1020/1022

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