Accounts Receivable Specialist III​/IV - Financial Management Division

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Accounts Receivable Specialist III/IV

Austin, Texas – Stassney HQ, Main 6230 East Stassney Lane 78744

B‑18: $45,521 – $71,055 annually

B‑20: $51,158 – $81,351 annually

TxDOT’s Financial Management Division is seeking an Accounts Receivable 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.

• Codes and processes data into People Soft Financials, USAS, or other automated accounting systems.
• Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies.
• Audits, processes, monitors, and follows 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 resolve discrepancies in required documentation.
• Coordinates with the Comptroller’s office to reconcile accounting discrepancies.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Requires excellent communication skills, a passion for outstanding customer service, and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and handling multiple tasks. Expects independent judgment and initiative, with unusual issues referred to supervisor.

• Sedentary work, lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.
• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, fingers.

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, or related fields.
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology.
• Bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Effective working relationships with others.
• Proficiency with computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid 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

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.