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 a Project Funding Accounting Specialist III . 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

: 62,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 70,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly  FLSA Status: Nonexempt

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 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

The Project Funding Accounting Specialist III is responsible for managing the preparation, entry, and reconciliation of highway letting projects and funding records in TxDOTCONNECT and PSFT(Peoplesoft). This includes overseeing the setup of both letting and non-letting projects, ensuring compliance with federal and state funding requirements, and maintaining accurate funding records. The role involves monitoring project funding dashboards, addressing any discrepancies, and providing support to TxDOT districts and divisions regarding funding processes. The Specialist also assists with researching Advanced Funding Agreements, coordinating local let projects, and updating procedures to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Experience with PeopleSoft, Microsoft applications, Tableau and web applications is preferred. The position requires contact with governmental officials, divisions, districts, private entities, and auditors at various levels. Work is performed with minimal supervision and requires a high degree of accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Reconcile highway letting projects from TxDOTCONNECT to PSFT(Peoplesoft) monthly.
• Manage the creation and monitoring of the Post Let Tableau Dashboard, addressing participating/non-participating item discrepancies.
• Oversee the setup of non-letting projects, including Emergency Relief projects, and coordinate setup revisions with divisions and districts.
• Maintain high accuracy in project setup and reconcile funding obligations to federal and local agreements.
• Oversee the research, establishment, and monitoring of Advanced Funding Agreements for the Project Funding section.
• Coordinate and ensure accurate setup of funding records for local let projects, reconciling federal/non-federal funding obligations.
• Manage changes and adjustments to project setups in PSFT, ensuring consistent accuracy and timely feedback to team members.
• Identify, analyze, and address issues or concerns related to the letting process, and communicate effectively with TxC team.
• Develop, update, and ensure compliance with Project Funding procedures, ensuring adherence to federal transportation program standards.
• Support Project Funding initiatives and special projects, including policy and procedural updates.
• Respond to Project Funding inquiries, audits, and legislative matters, coordinating with TxDOT divisions, districts, and external agencies.
• Serve as a liaison and subject matter expert for Project Funding, providing guidance and support to districts, divisions, and statewide offices.
• Complete assigned duties on time, supporting other teams within the branch as needed.

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

Preferred Qualifications:     

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of –

• Grant, fund and cost accounting principles and procedures
• Project and revenue accounting and compliance
• Revenue deposit procedures
• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Developing, implementing and monitoring project budgets

Expert skill in –

• Performing statistical analysis
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management

Proficient skill in –

• Analyzing contracts and agreements with multiple parties and payment structure
• 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
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Interpreting applicable information
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Other Attributes –

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

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)

Job

: Finance/Accounting

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Nov 19, 2024, 2:56:16 PM

Unposting Date

: Dec 19, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Accountant III  State Job Code/s: 1016

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