Accounts Receivable Specialist II/III - Financial Management Division

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 Receivable Specialist. 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!

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
 

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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)

TxDOT's Financial Management Division is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist based in Austin, TX. This position performs various accounting-related activities, such as accounting for amounts owed and paid to TxDOT. This position is responsible for researching, tracking, deposit, payment application and reporting for payments made to TxDOT along with other duties as assigned. Work requires excellent communication skills and the ability to research discrepancies. 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 the use of independent judgment and initiative; however, all unusual issues are referred to the lead or supervisor. 

Essential Duties: 

Accounting Specialist II -

• Answers inquiries from vendors, contractors or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.
• Codes, enters and processes data into PeopleSoft or other automated accounting systems; accesses interconnected state computer accounting systems to track status of financial payments documents.
• Communicates with Department staff to clarify information and/or to resolve discrepancies in required documentation.
• Coordinates with the Comptroller's office to reconcile accounting discrepancies.
• Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
   

Accounting Specialist III - 

• Answers inquiries from vendors, contractors or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.
• Codes, enters and processes data into PeopleSoft or other automated accounting systems; accesses interconnected state computer accounting systems to track status of financial payments documents.
• Communicates with Department staff to clarify information and/or to resolve discrepancies in required documentation.
• Coordinates with the Comptroller's office to reconcile accounting discrepancies.
• Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies
• Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business-related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications 

Experience: 

Accounting Specialist II - 1 year accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, auditing experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. 

Accounting Specialist III - 2 years accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, auditing experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.

Competencies: 

Accounting Specialist II - 

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Revenue deposit procedures.
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively

Accounting Specialist III -

• Required technical skills using the following or similar systems: Microsoft 365 (Teams, OneNote, SharePoint), Peoplesoft, Tableau etc.
• Revenue deposit procedures.
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology.
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others

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) 

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

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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