Accounts receivable specialist Jobs in Austin, TX

Accounts Examination Work

Performs entry-level accounts examination work. Work involves examining and auditing operating reports and financial accounting records; and collecting fees, taxes, or penalties. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

25% - Examines records, tax reports, and documentation submitted by taxpayers and their representatives. Reviews tax reports for accuracy of computation, tax rate, and tax payment. Prepares corrected tax reports.

25% - Contacts taxpayers to secure tax reports. Collects taxes, fees, or penalties due. Enforces tax laws.

25% - Receives incoming calls; answers inquiries from taxpayers; and provides taxpayers guidance concerning regulations, legal requirements, and taxpayers' rights, privileges, and responsibilities. May compile monthly and/or other special reports. May assist state agencies in preparing payment documents. May assist in computing special tax rates. May assist in correcting tax reports.

20% - Audits financial records of taxpayers to establish tax liability, and reports irregularities detected in the audit process. Reviews and applies laws, rules, manuals, policies, and procedures in day-to-day operations. Assists with processing, examining, editing, and updating taxpayer accounts.

5% - Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience: Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent. Applicable Substitutions: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Registration, Certification or Licensure: Possess a valid Texas driver's license, if applicable. Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of state tax laws, rules, and regulations; and of accounting and auditing procedures and techniques. Knowledge of State of Texas government procedures. Knowledge of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.

Skill in the use of computers, PC-based software, preferably in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

Ability to evaluate documents, to conduct and to prepare concise reports. Ability to devise solutions to problems. Ability to follow instructions, to pay attention to detail and to perform with a high level of accuracy. Ability to compose clear and concise written and verbal explanations and correspondence. Ability to work independently and perform as a self-starter and meet critical deadlines. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information. Ability to work under pressure, performing multiple tasks to meet simultaneous deadlines. Ability to complete division or agency training to enhance job-related skills. Ability to evaluate documents for accuracy and completeness. Ability to implement administrative procedures; to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to compose clear and concise reports and to gather and analyze accurate and relevant information. Ability to work effectively and professionally with agency personnel and the public including interactions in person, over the telephone and via electronic means.

Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information

This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines. This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for situational or hybrid telework schedule upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.

Military Occupational Specialist (MOS) Code: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply: For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at

• The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.
• The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position.
• More than one position may be filled from this posting.
• Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see:

Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code

Benefits

Regular (Non-Commissioned) Employees Health Insurance:

• Employees are provided comprehensive health coverage which includes prescription drug and vision benefits.
• Full time (30 hours or more a week) employees: the State pays 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of the dependent's premium.
• Part time employees: the State pays 50% of the employee's premium and 25% of the dependent's premium.
• Newly hired employees must complete a 60 day waiting period to receive health insurance benefits unless they are a direct transfer from another agency that participates in the Employees Retirement System of Texas Group Benefit Plan.

Dental Coverage:

• Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in a choice of dental insurance plans or a dental discount plan and pay a monthly premium. There is no waiting period for dental coverage.

Tax Free Savings Accounts:

• Employees may enroll in a flexible spending medical and/or dependent care account. These accounts increase take home pay by allowing employees to pay for planned out-of-pocket health and day care costs tax-free.

Retirement:

• When an employee qualifies, there is security in receiving monthly annuities upon retirement from State employment. Payments are based upon average salary, service credit and retirement date.
• All employees hired on or after September 1, 2015 will become immediate members of the State Employee Retirement System (ERS) by contributing a portion of their pre-tax monthly salary (9.5%) into a personal state retirement account. The State also contributes a percentage of your salary to the ERS retirement fund (not your personal state retirement account).
• To assist employees in meeting their retirement goals, employees may participate in a 401(k) or 457 Plan. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis.

Life Insurance:

• Upon enrollment in State health coverage, employees receive $5000 in Basic Term Life Insurance with $5000 of AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) coverage at no cost.
• Employees may enroll in Optional Term Life Insurance and elect 1 or 2 times their annual salary. Employees can also apply for 3 or 4 times their annual salary through Life Evidence of Insurability (Life EOI). Each election provides an equal amount of AD&D coverage. Premiums are calculated based upon age, salary and level of coverage purchased.