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 an Accounts Payable Manager for our North region to join our team. 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 telework, flexed and compressed 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: https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
:Yes, 10 % of the TimeShift:Day JobShift Details:40Location Flexibility:HybridLocation Flexibility Details:Up to 3 days telework after an initial onboarding period.
Benefits and Perks
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
Manages an accounts payable branch specializing in accounting work, which may include contract payments, employee payments, and voucher processing. Supervises a large group of professionals, technical and clerical personnel. Routinely handles advanced accounting-related projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
Analyzes accounting related processes and evaluates methods to improve efficiency.
Approves payment vouchers.
Coordinates with other departmental units on planning and execution of joint responsibilities.
Oversee the coordination of end-of-year process.
Establishes, develops, interprets and reviews policies and procedures, assisting districts and/or divisions in implementation, maintenance, and compliance.
Evaluates and recommends solutions to computer programming problems.
Interfaces with other departmental units on planning and execution of joint responsibilities.
Interprets State Comptroller rulings, laws and legislative intent regarding payment of claims/accounts payable.
Monitors the Enterprise Resource Planning Finance module to ensure accuracy.
Oversees auditing, reconciliation, administrative processing and distribution of vouchers; warrants; construction payments, maintenance contracts, employee payments and/or contractor retainage deposits.
Prepares management related ad hoc reports and/or correspondence.
Represents the Department and advises, provides technical assistance, and consults with departmental personnel, state and federal agencies, contractors, banking institutions and law firms.
Represents the Department in developmental efforts for automated accounting applications.
Resolves highly complex accounting situations.
Trains personnel on automated accounting systems and accounting practices, procedures and policy changes.
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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Finance-related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
4 years accounting, contract processing, employee/vendor payments or accounting-related. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience..
Preferred Qualifications:
Four-year undergraduate degree is highly preferred.
Three years of accounts payable supervisory experience is highly preferred.
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of -
Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing
Electronic fund transfer procedures
Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate responsibility
Purchasing methods and procedures
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Applicable policies and procedures
Expert skill in-
Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Using basic mathematical fundamentals
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Meeting deadlines
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Using standard office equipment
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
Interpreting applicable information
Instructing others
Using database management systems and associated applications
Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Evaluating technical and financial information
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Sitting - 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
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