Comptroller - Tax Allocation Accounts Examiner (Internal to CPA)

Job Posting

You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. Applications must be filed at this posting is internal to CPA employees only. We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

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 Comptrollers Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as States accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptrollers 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

The Revenue Accounting Division is committed to service excellence to the taxpayers of Texas. To support this aim, our mission is to accurately and efficiently process payments, disburse taxpayer refunds and local tax revenues, collect monies due the state through an effective advanced collections program, administer various taxes and fees, and properly reconcile tax revenue funds.

Work involves examining records, tax reports, and documentation submitted by taxpayers and their representatives. Using a mainframe computer system and / or personal computer to code or run programs, inquire on taxpayer accounts, update files and data, or produce reports. Duties are performed in a team-oriented environment and are subject to tight deadlines. May be assigned as an individual or as a team member for special projects, as needed. Performs assigned work using a computer, as needed, located at their workstation in an open environment. Prepares reports accurately using word processing or spreadsheets and proofreads same for accuracy as assigned. We will prepare you for the role by pairing you with experienced staff for on-the-job training.

The candidate should be detail oriented, able to work independently and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced processing environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, computer proficiency, strong verbal, and written communication skills. The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, be adaptable to changing workplace demands and communicate effectively with internal and external customers and agency staff at all levels.

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

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree.
• Complete copies of college transcripts must be furnished to the divisional hiring representative at the time of the interview for positions requiring a college degree, and / or specific educational credits.
• Two years analytical or problem-solving experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

One additional year of analytical or problem-solving experience may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

Licenses and Certifications : N / A

Summary of Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work, however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires moderate computer, telephone, and client / customer contact. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual and auditory abilities are needed for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.

In this role you will :