Financial/accounting Specialist Iii/iv-accounts - Austin, United States - Texas Department of Transportation

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2 weeks ago

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Financial/Accounting Specialist III/IV-Accounts Payable Central
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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 mínimal 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

  • Accounting Specialist III, B18, $55,000 $67,67
  • 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:
Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744


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 fulltime 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 )


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 outofagency 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.

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