FIN Accounts Payable Specialist III

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

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

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist III to manage vouchers, invoices, and complex AP tasks for the Finance Management Division. You will audit, reconcile, and train staff on AP procedures while ensuring compliance with state rules.

The role requires 2 years of accounting experience and a preferred Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; onsite work with benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2 years accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, auditing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.
• Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Accounting knowledge

Auditing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

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. 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)

• 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 - prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

State Job Title/s : Accountant III State Job Code/s : 1016

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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 19 90.