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TxDOTFIN Accounts Payable Specialist III
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LocationUST-Texas-Austin-Stassney Hq - Main
Work moderemote · United States
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentFinancial Management Division
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 22, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business-related discipline
2 years accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, auditing experience
Required technical skills using Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint), similar to Peoplesoft, OnBase, Quickbooks, Tableau
Communicate effectively
Follow verbal and written instructions
Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
Protect sensitive and confidential information
Work successfully from a remote location
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration highly preferred
Skills
Microsoft 365
Teams
Planner
SharePoint
Peoplesoft
OnBase
Quickbooks
Tableau
Benefits
Retirement plans
Flexible schedules
Paid leave
Health insurance
On the job training
Tuition assistance
Wellness program
Career development
About the company
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 an Accounts Payable Specialist III. 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!
Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
Benefits
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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Retirement Plans
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Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
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Paid Leave and Holidays
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Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
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On-the-Job Training
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Tuition Assistance Program
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Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
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Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
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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: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
About the role
Serving as an Accounts Payable processor, oversees, and Performs various Accounts Payable related activities including auditing, researching, and processing Invoices; preparing reports and responding to inquiries for the Accounts Payable Department within the Finance Division. Work requires contact with governmental agencies, vendors, and TxDOT end users. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
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Processes and audits various departmental accounts payable vouchers, invoices for purchases or contracted services; prepares vouchers authorizing payments and processes for distribution.
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Audits, reconciles, processes, reports and provides training on complex accounts payable procedures
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Examines accounting source documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental and state rules, regulations, and agreements.
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Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies.
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Functions as liaison between employees and banking institutions, insurance companies or other entities on accounting issues.
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Answers inquiries from vendors, contractors, or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.
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Represents the district or division on ad hoc committees related to accounting activities.
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Research and answers inquiries from vendors, contractors, or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.
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Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards pertaining to programs.
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Prepares and distributes accounts payable management reports.
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Performs other job related 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 2 years accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, auditing experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.
Competencies:
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Required technical skills using the following systems: Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint), similar to Peoplesoft, OnBase, Quickbooks, Tableau etc.
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Communicate effectively Follow verbal and written instructions
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Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
•
Protect sensitive and confidential information
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Work successfully from a remote location
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
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Sitting - prolonged periods of time
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Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Hiring process
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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