Financial Reports Accountant II

Financial Reports Accountant II – (2503427)

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 a Financial Reporting Accountant II.

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: .pdf

Minimum: 60,000.00 | Maximum: 69,000.00
Pay Basis:
Yearly
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the time

Shift: Day Job
Location Flexibility:
Onsite

• 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: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

• Prepares the Department’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in collaboration with the accounting team.
• Assists in preparing three additional stand‑alone audited reports for the Texas Mobility Fund, Grand Parkway Transportation Corporation, and Central Texas Turnpike System.
• Prepares journal entries and vouchers for posting to the People Soft Accounting System and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
• Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Coordinates data collection for the annual financial audit.
• Represents the Department in meetings with auditors and other governmental officials and participates in financial system development and testing activities.
• Develops and produces complex reports for monitoring and reporting agency financial information.
• Provides accounting‑related information to TxDOT districts, divisions, other state agencies, internal and external auditors, the Legislature, and the Governor.
• Researches accounting discrepancies and reconciles accounts.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a finance‑related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year‑per‑year basis.

Experience: 2 years accounting related work (Experience can be satisfied by full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year‑per‑year basis.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Finance‑related is highly preferred.

• General understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), procedures, and terminology
• Knowledge of fund accounting principles and…