Finance/Accounting Intern: Accounts Receivable – (2403680)
Finance/Accounting Intern: Accounts Receivable – (2403680)
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 seeking interns (upper classmen or graduate students highly preferred) majoring in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science/Technology, Economics or a related major. 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 and health clinic, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria.
This is a paid, year-round internship with 40 hours/week during the summer months, and 20 hours/week work the rest of the year. A successful candidate may start immediately as part-time, and then increase to full-time hours during the summer (May thru August). APPLY HERE.
Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
Minimum Salary
: 20.41
Maximum Salary
: 20.41
Pay Basis
: Hourly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations
:
Stassney Hq – Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
Travel
: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Location Flexibility: Hybrid Location Flexibility Details: Up to 4 days telework after an initial onboarding period.
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
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
TxDOT’s Financial Management Division is seeking an Accounts Receivable Intern based in Austin, TX. This position performs various accounting-related activities, specifically accounts receivable. Duties may include establishing receivables and researching and reconciling cash receipts. Work requires excellent communication skills. Employees must also meet time deadlines, have a high level of attention to detail, and handle multiple tasks. Employees at this level work under supervision with minimal to limited latitude for independent judgment and initiative; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Experience or education in accounting is preferred.
Essential Duties:
- Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
- Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
- Maintains files, records, and logs.
- Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.
Other Conditions:
- Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include
a trade/vocational school.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience and or certifications in Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, or Teams is preferred.
Competencies:
- Maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Collecting, sorting and compiling data
- Protects sensitive and confidential information
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
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
: School
Schedule
: Part-time
Employee Status
: Temporary
Job Type
: Temporary Work
Job Level
: Non-Management
Job Posting
: Oct 4, 2024, 2:53:07 PM
Unposting Date
: Nov 3, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Clerk III State Job Code/s: 0059
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