Finance/Accounting Specialist III

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Finance/Accounting Specialist III to manage reimbursement billing processes and maintain compliance with financial regulations. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaboration within a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in accounting. Competitive compensation and a range of benefits are offered to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, or auditing.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles.
• Expert skill in statistical analysis and interpreting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex federal and state reimbursement billing processes.
• Prepare and submit documentation for compliance audits.
• Collaborate with divisions to resolve deferred projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

Job description

Job Description - Finance/Accounting Specialist III (2501700)

Job Description

Finance/Accounting Specialist III - ( 2501700 )

Position Information

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 Accounting 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!

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 flexed 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

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

Minimum Salary

: 65,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 70,000.00

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)

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist III to join our team. The Accounting Specialist III is responsible for managing complex federal and state reimbursement billing processes, maintaining accurate project funding records, and supporting audit readiness. This role requires a high level of precision, analytical thinking, and collaboration to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards.

• Process PSFT(Peoplesoft) summary journal vouchers (SJVs) to reallocate expenses and update funding records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with audit requirements by preparing and submitting accurate documentation for state, federal, and internal reviews.
• Assist with weekly FHWA reimbursement including pre bill analysis and reimbursement requests.
• Perform monthly NHTSA, FAA, FTA reimbursement billing, including pre-billing analysis, federal balance verification, and data entry into Federal Systems.
• Prepare and process miscellaneous reimbursement billings (e.g., NHTSA-FARS, FRA) addressing inquiries professionally with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with respective divisions to resolve deferred projects and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with various tasks across the Federal Billing & Project Funding branch, including end-of-year reconciliations, Time and Labor processing, and federal project funding accuracy.
• Analyze and troubleshoot PSFT PC funding records, including support for projects with apparent overruns and cross-team assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to promote a positive and supportive work environment, resolving issues constructively and communicating effectively.

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.

Extensive knowledge of -

• Grant, fund and cost accounting principles and procedures
• Project and revenue accounting and compliance
• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Bookkeeping practices and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Developing, implementing and monitoring project budgets

Expert skill in -

• Performing statistical analysis
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management

Proficient skill in -

• Analyzing contracts and agreements with multiple parties and payment structure
• Maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Using standard office equipment
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Interpreting applicable information
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Other Attributes -

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

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 1990.