Are you looking for an internship that will give you meaningful insight and valuable experience into the world of Finance and Accounting? If so, the TxDOT Financial Management Division is looking for two Summer Interns on our Employee Payments and Accounts Receivable teams based in Austin, TX. Our Finance division is +200 employees strong and supports all of TxDOT's districts and division to promote fiscal responsibility, timely reports, compliant processes and accurate payments and distributions. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will enjoy a hybrid work schedule (with minimal in-person days), covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center and health clinic, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria.

The Employee Payments and Accounts Receivables Section of the Financial Management Division is seeking 2 summer interns in 2023. The Employee Payments and Accounts Receivables Section is comprised of two branches, Employee Payments (Employee Payroll and Travel Reimbursements) and Accounts Receivable (which handles the accounting for all amounts due to TxDOT from external entities, as well as cash balancing). The summer interns will assist in the review and processing of Travel documents, various Accounts Receivable invoices, collections analyses, contribute to financial reports and other Travel or Accounts Receivable related tasks. The interns will also perform document management duties for both branches in the section. Successful candidates will access PeopleSoft, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office and possess a high level of knowledge of Excel and Outlook. The intern role is eligible for partial tele-work (per department’s needs) and a hybrid work schedule. Additional amenities at the Stassney location include covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center and coffee bar, and soon, on-site cafeteria.

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

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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:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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)

Performs entry-level administrative or technical support work for the Employee Payments and Accounts Receivables Section of the Financial Management Division. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative, technical, and/or office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Gathers basic data and assists with routine analyses
• Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, journal entries, reimbursement requests, etc.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.