Texas Department of Transportation

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 an Accounts Payable Team Lead. The primary focus of this position will be as a lead worker of a team that processes a wide variety of Purchase Order, Non-PO, and Contract-related payments. 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 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!  APPLY HERE.

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

Minimum Salary

: 72,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 80,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly  FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Stassney Hq – Main

6230 East Stassney Lane

Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 10 % 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 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

Serving as the lead worker, oversees, and performs various accounting related activities for the Accounts Payable Department within the Finance Division. Work requires contact with governmental agencies, vendors, and TxDOT end users. 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:

• Assists in developing, implementing and interpreting accounting related policies and procedures.
• Audits, reconciles, processes, reports and provides training on complex accounts payable procedures
• Answers inquiries from vendors, contractors or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.
• 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.
• Routinely handles complex accounting-related projects; researches and resolves complex accounting situations.
• Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.
• Serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Oversees a variety of accounting activities.
• Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies.
• Performs special projects.
• Monitors, verifies and assists in ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data
• 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.
• Represents the district or division on ad hoc committees related to accounting activities.
• Performs final audit activities for the Department.
• 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 5 years accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, auditing experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business-related discipline.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree is highly preferred.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of –

• Applicable computer systems and applications
• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Considerable knowledge of –

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area

Proficient skill in –

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and report
• Interpreting applicable information
• Using computers and applicable programs

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

: Oct 23, 2024, 2:21:05 PM

Unposting Date

: Nov 22, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

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

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. Above the EEO/ADA field on job description page

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