Finance/Accounting Intern: Business Services

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 Business Services 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: https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

Stassney Campus: https://youtu.be/u42vEZacDgA

 

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ERetirement Plans%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAlternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPaid Leave and Holidays%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EOn-the-Job Training%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETuition Assistance Program%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EHolistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECareer Development and Advancement Opportunities%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EFamily-Friendly Policies and Programs%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EIn 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EFor a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/hrd/hrd-total-compensation.pdf%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETotal Compensation Package%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EBenefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPerforms entry-level administrative or technical support work for the Financial %26amp; Business Services Branch of the Financial Management Division (FIN). Work involves performing a wide range of administrative, operational, 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch3%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EEssential Duties:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ESupport assigned tasks and projects, ensuring timely and accurate completion in alignment with established deadlines.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EParticipate in team meetings, check-ins, and training sessions to strengthen communication and collaboration skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAssist in the coordination of division-wide events including town halls, workshops, and special events%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EProvide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, organizing files, drafting announcements, surveys, newsletters, and communicating event updates.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ERepresent the Financial Management Division by volunteering at on-site events.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAttend and participate in FIN Internship related meetings and events.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EUpdate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training logs to ensure documentation reflects current practices.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ESupport project coordination by tracking milestones, deadlines, and follow-up actions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EParticipate and present at divisional meetings, events, and team meetings.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EHelp manage office equipment inventory (e.g., laptops, iPhones) by updating logs and preparing issuance checklists.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPerform other duties as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
*!%3Ch3%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMinimum Qualifications:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h3%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EEducation:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMust be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EOther Conditions:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMust 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EBachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECompetencies:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPerform required technical skills using the following systems: Microsoft 365 (Teams, Planner, SharePoint, etc.), similar to Peoplesoft, Tableau etc.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ECommunicate effectively%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EFollow verbal and written instructions%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EFollow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EProtect sensitive and confidential information%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ELight work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ESitting - prolonged periods of time%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EStanding-prolonged periods of time%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ERepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Ch4%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EConditions of Employment:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h4%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EPlease read the %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/hrd/hrd-standard-conditions.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EStandard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E for all positions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3ETxDOT 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EClick on the appropriate occupational category to view the %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EMOS codes%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EThe Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EIf 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.txdot.gov/content/dam/docs/division/hrd/applicant-information.pdf %22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAdditional Applicant Information%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E for applicants%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E