Accounts Receivable Specialist II/III - Financial Management Division

Texas Department of Transportation • Austin, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business-related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to research discrepancies
• Meet time deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Handle multiple tasks
• 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
• Required technical skills using the following or similar systems: Microsoft 365 (Teams, OneNote, SharePoint), Peoplesoft, Tableau etc.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level