Job Description
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 a Finance/Accounting Intern. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will have access to covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. 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 flexed 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:
Stassney Campus:
Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
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 Performs entry-level administrative or technical support work for the Financial & Business Services Branch of the Financial Management Division (FIN). Work involves performing a wide range of administrative, technical, and/or office support work for the division. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
Essential Duties: - Respond to customer service inquiries via phone and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to verify direct deposits, warrant cancellations, and fraud verification requests within required timeframes.
- Collects, stamps, scans, and distributes mail, checks, and accounting documents daily, logging financial items accurately by established deadlines.
- Processes and distributes agency warrant (checks) and tracks special handling instructions with attention to detail and minimal errors.
- Support assigned tasks and projects, ensuring timely and accurate completion in alignment with established deadlines.
- Participate in team meetings, check-ins, and training sessions to strengthen communication and collaboration skills.
- Assist with financial data entry, transaction recording, and maintaining accurate financial records using spreadsheets or accounting software.
- Represent the Financial Management Division by volunteering at on-site events.
- Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training logs to ensure documentation reflects current practices.
- Help manage office equipment inventory (e.g., laptops, iPhones) by updating logs and preparing issuance checklists.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Education : Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.
Other Conditions :
- Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.
Competencies: - Apply technical skills using systems such as Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint, etc.), similar to PeopleSoft, Tableau, and SQL
- Communicate effectively
- Follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
- Adhere to applicable safety standards, practices, and procedures.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: - Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Sitting - prolonged periods of time
- Standing-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
Conditions of Employment: Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours,