Texas Department of Transportation General Counsel DivisionOutside Counsel ContractsContract Specialist IIIMay 02, 2022-November 15, 2022Job Duties and Responsibilities:Analyze outside counsel contract information for completeness and agreement with contract terms and conditionsInspect vendor payment invoices, bills, and expense receipts for financial detail accuracy and compliance with agency and state laws, codes, statues, and agreementsInput numerical values into computer spreadsheet applications to compute usage data of allocated budget amountsRespond to inquiries, questions and open records request timely and courteouslyCollaborate with internal and external members to resolve issues and concernsAdhere to applicable rules, policies, regulations and procedures for records management, retention, and disposition Protect and secure internal and external customers confidential information

Job Duties and Responsibilities:Audit travel reimbursement and vendor payment vouchers, accounts payable refunds, and other accounting source documents for numerical and information detail accuracyInspect financial documents, reports and summaries for compliance with agency and state ethics and transparency rulesCompare purchase orders to corrsponding invoices and receipts to verify payment accuracy and correctnessPrepare and deposit cash, warrants, checks, electronic bank funds transfers, credit card receipts, fee payments, and other accounts receivables revenue Code and enter accounting and financial transaction details into automated agency and state accounting systemsGenerate computer reports to reconcile daily and monthly accounting and financial actvities with the general ledger and other accounting summariesManage accounting and auditing workflow processes to maximize efficiency and improve processesInvestigate financial and accounting errors, discrepancies, and inaccuracies, and report findings to relevant staff Communicate with private entities, venors, governmental agencies, inter-agency divisions, and work team members to establish effective business relationshipsCollect, sort, compile, and update logs, records, data, facts, correspondence, and unique informationFile, scan and archive documentation and records electronically into established folders and digital records storage applicationsMaintain internal accounting controls and computer systems safeguards Prepare, file, and protect sensitive and confidential financial information, communications, correspondence, files documents, and records

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provide excellent customer service to internal and external members to establish and maintain cooperative business relationshipsReview receiving and shipping invoices, purchase orders, and vendor bills for financial detail accuracy and completenessPlace orders for goods, services and supplies to maintain efficient business operationsConduct objective quality assurance audits of multiple departments documents, files, and records to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory statues and rules Protect staff, customer and all stakeholders sensitive and confidential informationReview data from management information systems to formulate proper business decisions that reflect corporate policiesEmphasize continuous process improvement and quality work project deliveryManage workflow processes of inventory management systems and warehousing programs to maximize operational efficiencyRecruit, train, develop, and mentor a diverse and inclusive staff

415th Military Intelligence Battalion(Linguist)Military Occupational Specialty 97L(Document Examiner/Translator )E-5 Sergeant- Linguist/Spanish and Korean Languages(Spoken/Written) Honorable Discharge 04/2004Job Duties and Responsibilities: Examine written documents, correspondence, and records to identify relevant information and factsCommunicate findings to supervisory personnel through written reports and oral presentations Prepare, file, and protect sensitive and confidential financial information, communications, correspondence, files documents, and records Demonstrate oral and written proficiency in Spanish and Korean languages to perform job task