Entry-Level Accounting Apprentice (Accounts Payable)

Entry-Level Accounting Apprentice (Accounts Payable) - ( 2302261 )

Position Information

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 two part-time Accounting apprentices to join our Accounts Payable team. The ideal candidate is a current Accounting student with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

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Minimum Salary : 17.00 Maximum Salary : 18.00 Pay Basis : Hourly Work Locations : Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744 Travel : No Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00 Location Flexibility : Hybrid Location Flexibility Details : Position requires 2 days in office work. Office location is 6230 E Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744

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:

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

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)

Position Description

Requirements:

Before applying, the applicant must complete the minimum of the Pre-Apprenticeship courses (Intro to Account I and II, Computer Apps, and Keyboarding) for this Bookkeeping Apprenticeship.

This is an entry-level, part-time position. During the Apprenticeship, the candidate will be part of the On-the-Job Training and Austin Community College coursework Bookkeeping level 1 certificate track. The candidate is expected to attend at least two semesters of courses while working for the employer. Upon completion of apprenticeship (OJT training) and Bookkeeper Level 1 credential completion, the Apprentice will be eligible to apply for a full time position within TxDOT.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with pulling documentation for Audit's for Accounts Payable.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Assists with clearing outstanding receipts by working with internal and external customers.
• Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Answers questions, routes messages, and provides response to calls or e-mails received from internal and external customers through the Financial Management Division's phone line and e-mail account.
• Coordinate with the Vendor's to update incorrect vendor information or delete vendor payments that posted with errors.
• Maintains confidential information and records.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution. Preference is given to students who are currently enrolled at Austin Community College in the Bookkeeping, Tax Specialist, or Occupational Skills Level 1 certificate track.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Competencies:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Using standard office equipment
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tool
• Standing-prolonged periods of time

Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT

Job : School

Schedule : Part-time

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Type : Temporary Work

Job Level : Non-Management

Job Posting : Jul 7, 2023, 6:50:53 AM Unposting Date : Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Clerk III State Job Code/s : 0059

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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

Applicant Information

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information