Travel Accountant (Austin)

State of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Certified Workplace

Competitive salary

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Texas Workforce Commission in Austin, TX seeks a Travel Accountant II to perform routine journey-level accounting within the Finance Travel Department, working full-time on-site. You will manage the departmental inbox, archive travel vouchers as PDFs, maintain an organized filing system, and review documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will classify, code, post travel data to financial systems, balance statements, and assist in resolving discrepancies with vendors and

Qualifications

• One year and six months of full-time accounting/finance experience.
• Texas CPA license satisfies the minimum qualifications.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Responsibilities

• Process travel vouchers for digital archiving.
• Convert documentation into standardized PDF formats and maintain a filing system.
• Review and audit travel documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Classify, code, and post travel documents to financial systems.
• Maintain, post, and balance accounting records and reports.
• Research and resolve discrepancies with vendors and employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Reconciliations

Financial operations

Education

Texas CPA license

Tools

Adobe PDF editing

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Access

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) connects people with careers across the state. Based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, TWC is a Family Friendly Certified Workplace offering great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive training and development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. This position is located within the Finance Travel Department at 101 E. 15th St, in Austin, Texas. The expectation is that candidates will work full-time on-site.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:

The Travel Accountant II performs routine (journey-level) accounting work following standard procedures for the TWC Travel Department. Employees may also occasionally assist other staff in performing job duties of greater complexity. Works under moderate supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Manage the departmental inbox by identifying and processing travel vouchers for digital archiving.
• Convert documentation into standardized PDF formats and maintain a systematically organized filing system.
• Review and audit travel and related documents for accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Classify, code, and post travel and related documents to financial systems.
• Maintain, post, and balance accounting and financial statements, records, documents, or reports.
• Research and assist in resolving discrepancies with vendor and employee travel and related transactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

• One year and six months of full-time experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A license to practice as a certified public accountant in Texas will satisfy the minimum qualifications.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Experience with Adobe Professional editing and combining PDF documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft business software including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Access.
• Experience in accounting, auditing, reconciliations, business, or financial operations.

YOU GAIN:

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive salary: $3,450.00/monthly
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.