FIN Accounts Payable Specialist III

Txdot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

TxDOT, based in Austin, TX, is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist III to manage and optimize the organization’s accounts payable processes. The role requires coordinating with vendors and internal departments, auditing invoices, and ensuring compliance with state rules.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of accounting experience and may hold a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, auditing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and similar systems (PeopleSoft, OnBase, QuickBooks, Tableau).
• Ability to work remotely and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit AP vouchers and invoices; authorize payments.
• Audit, reconcile, and report on AP procedures; train others.
• Examine accounting source documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate and reconcile complex accounting discrepancies.
• Serve as liaison with banks, insurers, and other entities on accounting issues.
• Answer inquiries from vendors, contractors, and other personnel.
• Prepare and distribute AP management reports.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

PeopleSoft

OnBase

QuickBooks

Tableau

Job description

Job Description - FIN Accounts Payable Specialist III (2602780)

Job Description

FIN Accounts Payable Specialist III - ( 2602780 )

Position Information

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 Payable Specialist III. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will have access to 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!

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

Minimum Salary

: 60,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 65,000.00

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 Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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)

Serving as an Accounts Payable processor, oversees, and Performs various Accounts Payable related activities including auditing, researching, and processing Invoices; preparing reports and responding to inquiries for the Accounts Payable Department within the Finance Division. Work requires contact with governmental agencies, vendors, and TxDOT end users. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Processes and audits various departmental accounts payable vouchers, invoices for purchases or contracted services; prepares vouchers authorizing payments and processes for distribution.
• Audits, reconciles, processes, reports and provides training on complex accounts payable procedures
• Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.
• Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies.
• Functions as liaison between employees and banking institutions, insurance companies or other entities on accounting issues.
• 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.
• Performs other job related responsibilities as assigned.

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.

• Required technical skills using the following systems: Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint), similar to Peoplesoft, OnBase, Quickbooks, Tableau etc.
• Communicate effectively Follow verbal and written instructions
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
• Protect sensitive and confidential information
• Work successfully from a remote location

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting -