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 Accounting Specialists to join the Accounts Payable Branch. The ideal candidate has an accounts payable background, tech savvy and possesses the ability to timely and accurately process invoice payments of a multibillion-dollar agency.

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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)

Performs various Accounts Payable related activities including auditing, researching, and processing Invoices; preparing reports and responding to inquiries. Interpreting, reviewing, and implementing state and federal statutes, legislation, laws and/or policies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.

Essential Duties:

• Processes and audits various departmental accounts payable vouchers, invoices for purchases or contracted services; prepares vouchers authorizing payments and processes for distribution.
• Codes, enters, and processes data into OnBase/PeopleSoft or other automated accounting systems.
• 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.
• Provides technical assistance; assists in preparing new systems/programs or enhancements to existing systems/programs.
• Answers inquiries from vendors, contractors, or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.
• Represents the district or division on ad hoc committees related to accounting activities.
• Research and answers inquiries from vendors, contractors, or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards pertaining to programs.
• Prepares and distributes accounts payable management reports.
• Assists with data integrity and quality control processes to ensure accuracy/consistency of internal and external report
• Prepares written correspondence, reports; maintains files, logs, activity books, tables, coding manuals or automated databases associated with accounting processes and activities.
• Coordinates with the Comptroller's office to reconcile accounting discrepancies.
• Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.
• 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

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license.

Work Experience:

Accounts Payable Specialist II - 1 YEAR Accounting, Bookkeeping, payroll processing, Auditing

Accounts Payable Specialist III - 2 YEARS Accounting, Bookkeeping, payroll processing, Auditing

(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent) Related college education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Competencies:

• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Fiscal planning and management practices
• Financial management and accounting systems
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Performing statistical analysis
• The use of standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports
• The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tool
• 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
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Revenue deposit procedures
• Bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

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

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.

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