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Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State's accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. 

About The Division:

Fiscal Management facilitates the flow of financial resources to achieve the goals of the state in support of the Comptroller's role as the state's chief accountant.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Accountant V:

Experience:

       Four years of experience with general ledger accounting functions (not including subledgers like A/P, A/R, Payroll, etc)

       Experience with automated accounting system software (i.e. USAS, CAPPS, MIP, Oracle, etc.)

       Experience with Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel and Word)

Accountant VI:

Experience:

       Five years of general financial/accounting, financial reporting, or financial statement auditing experience.

       Experience with automated accounting system software (i.e. USAS, CAPPS, MIP, Oracle, etc.)

       Experience with Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel and Word)

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

       State AFR or ACFR experience.

       State governmental or higher education accounting/auditing experience.

       Federal/State grants, bonds, investments, and/or capital asset accounting practices.

Substitutions

One year of experience with general ledger accounting functions (not including subledgers like A/P, A/R, Payroll, etc) may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years). For example, an Acct VI is required to have nine (9) years of accounting experience with no accounting degree..

Preferred License(s)/Certification(s):

Certified Public Accountant.

In this role you will:

       Prepares highly complex adjusting entries, notes to the financial statements and work products related to the production of the ACFR.

       Provides technical and financial accounting assistance to state agencies (e.g. smaller to mid-size size agencies having mainly governmental funds with minor basis conversion entries, little or no proprietary funds or federal funds) with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) profiles, T-Code and Object code determination for transaction entry and error correction, and assists with running queries/reports to analyze the financial data.

       Assists in the update to the Annual Financial Report (AFR) reporting requirements, preparation of training materials, and in identifying improvements in the processes used to prepare the ACFR.

       Reviews and analyzes less complex state agencies' financial data (e.g. smaller to mid-size agencies having mainly governmental funds with minor basis conversion entries, little or no proprietary funds or federal funds) for accuracy, consistency, appropriateness and conformity to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other accounting or reporting guidelines as defined by the Comptroller.

       Reconciles USAS interagency activity and prepares and enters appropriate correcting accounting entries.

       Performs all other duties as assigned.

At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Important Note to the Candidate:

 
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

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Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, 

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The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Applicants must submit both a resume and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.