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Are you ready to grow, 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 best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' 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 very seriously our collective commitment to public service. 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.
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About The DivisionJoin the Treasury Accounting team as an Accountant VII! Work involves preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of financial statements, financial analyses, records, and/or reports, establishing, maintaining, and/or overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls. Acts as the senior accountant and special projects SME for Treasury Accounting.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 year’s experience performing senior level accounting, banking, financial operations and/or related state government experience.
• 5 year’s experience in Excel, Word, and other basic office software.
• 5 year’s experience in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS), primarily in agency fund accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PeopleSoft.
• Experience in agency accounting in CAPPS.
• Experience in preparing and responsibility for agency Annual Financial Report (AFR).
• Registered, certified, or licensed in accounting or financial field.

Substitutions

• Each additional year of experience in accounting and/or financial operations in either private or government entity may substitute a year of education up to four years (120 semester hours).

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered, certified, or licensed in an accounting or financial field is preferred.

In this role you will: Knowledge of:

• GAAP and GASB accounting and reporting practices.
• Accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Federal grants and/or capital asset accounting practices.
• Proprietary Fund accounting including Cash Flow Statement.
• Annual Financial Report reporting guidelines.

Skill in:

• Advanced fund accounting, financial or complex calculations and/or financial reviews.

Ability to:

• Deal tactfully and courteously with agency personnel and the public.
• Professionally represent the section, division, or agency at all times.
• Learn new concepts and apply that knowledge appropriately (i.e., Using Uniform Statewide Administrative System (USAS) and Centralized Accounting and Payroll Personnel System (CAPPS)).

Maximize Your Earnings! 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. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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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.