Resource Support Specialist II

Job ID 123585

Location

AUSTIN

Open Date 03/01/2022 Close Date 03/16/2022 Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Salary Plan/Grade B-17 Description $50550.00 – $58399.00 yearly Overnight Travel Up to 25% of the time
Position Information

TxDOT's Support Services Division is looking for a Resource Support Specialist II based in Austin, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 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 wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation

Work Location: Support Services Division, Facilities Management and Maintenance Operations Branch, 6230 E. Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744.

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Military Occup Specialty Code State Classification Code: 1016 State Classification Title: Accountant III Occupational Category: Accounting, Auditing, and Finance 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 General Description

Performs various general resource support or responsible accounting- related activities. Work includes basic accounting/bookkeeping, budget support, purchasing, data entry in support of accounts payable, travel expenses, basic contract review and preparation and processing and other related activities. Work is generally performed in or in support of the district or division's primary administrative unit. Work requires contact with governmental agencies. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Duties

The essential duties for this job include:

• Answers inquiries from vendors, contractors or other out-of-agency personnel regarding departmental financial transactions.
• Codes, enters and processes data into the Financial Information Management System (FIMS) or other automated accounting systems; accesses interconnected state computer accounting systems to track status of financial payments documents.
• Communicates with Department staff to clarify information and/or to resolve discrepancies in required documentation.
• Investigates and reconciles complex accounting discrepancies.
• Oversees a variety of division or district-specific support functions.
• Performs special projects related to accounting, bookkeeping, budget, purchasing, contract -support activities.
• Performs administrative related duties, activities and other special assignments as required.
• Prepares written correspondence, reports; maintains files, logs, activity books, tables, coding manuals or automated databases associated with accounting processes and activities.
• Processes or audits various departmental vouchers, invoices or deposits for purchases or contracted services; prepares vouchers authorizing payments and processes for distribution.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or finger
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Competencies

The required competencies for this job include:

• Applicable records maintenance procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Providing customer support and developing customer relations
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
• Communicate effectively

Education

This job requires the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field`

Work Experience

This job requires the following:

• 2 years in Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, contract processing and related activities (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent)

Supervisory Experience

• No supervisory experience required.

Substitution

• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications

The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for this job:

• Valid Driver’s License Upon Hire
• Preferred - Certified Texas Contract Manager “CTCM” certification. (Can be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Other Conditions:

• None

Conditions of Employment

Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment

Remarks

Resumes are accepted for additional information. You must complete the online State of Texas application to include work experience, education and all information necessary to meet minimum requirements for the position. If this information is not completed, your application will be rejected. "See Resume" will not be accepted for work experience.

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.

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