Accounts Receivable Specialist III/IV - Financial Management Division

Accounts Receivable Specialist III/IV

TxDOT's Financial Management Division is seeking an Accounting Specialist based in Austin, TX. This position performs complex accounting work that requires careful review of revenue-related transactions. Duties include, but are not limited to, reconciliation between multiple accounting systems, processing correcting entries for accounting discrepancies, establishing receivables for amounts owed to the agency, tracking, reporting, and coordinating the collection of outstanding balances due to the department. Work requires excellent communication skills, and a passion for outstanding customer service to respond to the needs and expectations of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Employees must also meet deadlines, maintain a high standard of accuracy, and handle multiple tasks. Employees at this level are expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to your lead or supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• B018 - Accounting Specialist III: Codes, processes data into the PeopleSoft Financials and USAS, or other automated accounting systems. Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies. Audit, process, monitor and follow-up on division receivables. Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations and agreements. Communicates with Department staff to clarify information and/or to resolve discrepancies in required documentation. Coordinates with the Comptroller's office to reconcile accounting discrepancies. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• B019 - Accounting Specialist IV: Codes, and processes data into the PeopleSoft Financials and USAS, or other automated accounting systems. Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies. Audits, processes, monitors and follow-up on division receivables. Delinquent receivable claims reviewed and submitted for further collection upon receiving completed files. Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations and agreements. Communicates with Department staff to clarify information and/or to resolve discrepancies in required documentation. Coordinates with the Comptroller's office to reconcile accounting discrepancies. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business-related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
• 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.

Competencies:

• B018 - Accounting Specialist III: Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology Revenue deposit procedures Bookkeeping practices and procedures Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Maintaining effective working relationships with others Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• B019 - Accounting Specialist IV: Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology Revenue deposit procedures Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures Bookkeeping practices and procedures Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Analyzing and organizing business data Maintaining effective working relationships with others Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading