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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 year-round Local Receivables Intern that is interested in a future career at TxDOT. 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: https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA
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 and technical duties in our Local Receivables Team in the Accounting Section. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Our interns are exposed to all things Finance while working in their assigned areas. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.
Essential Duties:

• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Assist with validating project funding, data analysis, reviewing construction agreements, reconciling various funding sources and project expenditures.
• Gathers basic data and assists with routine analyses.
• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, journal entries, reimbursement requests, etc.
• Maintains files, records, and logs.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
• Assists with reconciling Statements of Cost to accurately reflect contributions from Local Governments to TxDOT construction projects.

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:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.

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.