TxDOT Finance is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist III to join our team. This position will focus on reviewing and analyzing project overruns, preparing Modified Project Agreements (MPAs), and ensuring the accuracy of PSFT records and federal funding adjustments. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of federal funding processes and regulations, with the ability to maintain accurate records, troubleshoot issues, and assist with various accounting-related duties. The Accounting Specialist III will be expected to handle these following responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and professionalism while meeting deadlines and providing support across various departments.Essential Duties:Review and analyze federal overrun projects to prepare and submit adjustments for additional federal funding, ensuring maximum reimbursement and timely submission. Update PSFT Project Costing records and the FHWA FMIS system with MPA (Modified Project agreement) information via data entry into state system FAFOS.Analyze projects to determine if MPAs are necessary, if adjustments to PSFT (Peoplesoft) funding records are required, or if no changes are needed.May approve MPAs for project overruns, ensuring compliance with FHWA rules, regulations, and availability of federal funds.Ensure that non-participating costs are accounted for, prorated flags are considered, and no unexpended federal funds remain on other sources when approving MPAs.Process PSFT summary journal vouchers (SJVs) to move expenses between components and modify PC funding records with high accuracy and within agreed timelines.Assist with miscellaneous duties within the Federal Adjustments Special Projects section, including FHWA "Inactive Project Reviews" and the analysis of Over Distribution Limit (ODLs )related to Advanced Construction.Troubleshoot and maintain the accuracy of PSFT PC funding records for federal projects, adjusting records as necessary to ensure accurate billing of receivables.Provide support to other teams within the branch, ensuring tasks are completed within the established timeframe and with minimal errors.Collaborate with Finance Accounting, Finance Letting Management, FHWA, and other divisions to meet workload demands and resolve issues efficiently.May assist with system update testing and other process changes in the branch.