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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION B019 Financial/Local Accounts Receivables Analyst in Austin, Texas

This position performs various project accounting related activities for local government and third party funded projects, including handling accounts receivable from various local entities in relation to TxDOT construction projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to accounting for and initiating draws for local entities, responding to internal and external audit requests, processing journal entries and timely adjustments in PeopleSoft and other applications. Work requires excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate with different areas of FIN, other TxDOT districts divisions and auditors. Employee must have a high level of attention to detail, handle multiple tasks, and strong research problem-solving skills. Experience with PeopleSoft, Microsoft applications, Tableau and web applications is preferred.Essential Duties:Manage accounts receivable processes related to TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreements with state and local entities (e.g., cities, counties) and third parties, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of project-related revenues, expenditures, and funding allocations.Perform timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations of project contributions, expenditures, receivable balances and revenue recognition.Examine accounting and source documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental and state regulations and agreements.Serve as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders on accounting issues, providing assistance and addressing inquiries related to financial records and transactions.Investigate and reconcile complex accounting discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.Assist with internal and external audits of statewide and Local Receivables balances, project reconciliations, and financial reports throughout the fiscal year and during year-end reconciliations.Support the preparation and review of summary journal vouchers for funding and expenditure adjustments, and assist with the analysis and reconciliation of Local Receivables quarterly.Research and prepare responses to inquiries, notifications, legislation, ad-hoc requests related to Local Receivables, and coordinating responses with relevant stakeholders.Contribute to the development, evaluation, and updating of Local Receivables procedure documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.Assist in creating, maintaining, and updating training materials, job aids, and documentation related to Local Receivables processes.Complete assigned projects accurately and within established deadlines. Perform and contribute to audit-based risk assessments and related analyses to identify key transactions for extended/increased monitoring and financial reporting.Perform other duties as assigned.

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