Accounts Receivable Specialist III/IV - 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.

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

Position Title    Salary Grade/ Range
Accounting Specialist III, B-18, $45,521 - $71,055 annually
Accounting Specialist IV, B-20, $51,158 - $81,351 annually

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 Accounting Specialist based in Austin, TX. This position performs complex accounting work that requires careful review of revenue-related transactions. Duties include, but are not limited to, reconciliation between multiple accounting systems, processing correcting entries for accounting discrepancies, establishing receivables for amounts owed to the agency, tracking, reporting, and coordinating the collection of outstanding balances due to the department. 

Work requires excellent communication skills, and a passion for outstanding customer service to respond to the needs and expectations of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Employees must also meet deadlines, maintain a high standard of accuracy, and handle multiple tasks. Employees at this level are expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to your lead or supervisor.

Essential Duties:

B018 - Accounting Specialist III

• Codes, processes data into the PeopleSoft Financials and USAS, or other automated accounting systems.
• Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies.
• Audit, process, monitor and follow-up on division receivables.
• Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations and agreements.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

B019 - Accounting Specialist IV

• Codes, and processes data into the PeopleSoft Financials and USAS, or other automated accounting systems.
• Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies.
• Audits, processes, monitors and follow-up on division receivables.
• Delinquent receivable claims reviewed and submitted for further collection upon receiving completed files.
• Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations and agreements.
• 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.
• 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: 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:

B018 - Accounting Specialist III

• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Revenue deposit procedures
• Bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

B019 - Accounting Specialist IV

• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Revenue deposit procedures
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Analyzing and organizing business data
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

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)
 

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