Comptroller - Accountant III

Job Description

Applications must be filed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00045301

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 Division

General Description

We're looking for a professional accountant to join our Matriculation team in the Educational Opportunities and Investments division to process benefit distributions to colleges and universities for participants in the Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan, the state's prepaid tuition plan, utilizing a proprietary recordkeeping system as well as the statewide accounting system (USAS). Your day-to-day activities will involve every aspect of processing payments to colleges and universities, and scholarship refunds; serving as point of contact for colleges and universities, and Plan participants on tuition billings and applying program rules; reviewing and validating college and university survey responses used to set annual program rates; and reconciling recordkeeping system receipts and disbursements. This position is part of a team, who are driven to provide excellent customer service, collaborative, adaptable, and dedicated to success of the Plan. You would be a great fit for this role if you are self-motivated, resourceful, can deliver accurate and timely results and work well with a team.

Work Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours. Weekly work schedule consists of 3 in-office days and 2 telework days. Occasional weekend and/or late-evening work may be required. Actual work hours may change based on business need.



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Three (3) years of experience in accounting or financial operations.

• Three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

• Two (2) years of experience with State of Texas Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and Taxpayer Identification Number System (TINS).

• Two (2) years of experience using accounting or other/record keeping software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

• Five (5) years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting for a state of Texas agency.

• Experience providing customer service.

Substitutions

One (1) additional year of full-time minimum experience as stated above may substitute for thirty (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

This position requires primarily performing sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive computer, telephone, and client/customer contact. It requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal and corrected visual and auditory requirements are required for reacting to printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. May involve moving up to 25 lbs of office equipment/material on a limited basis.

In this role you will:

• Processes payments to colleges and universities for Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan (TGTP) beneficiaries.

• Serves as point of contact for colleges and universities on tuition billings and applying program rules.

• Assists with reviewing and validating college and university survey responses used to set annual program rates.

• Serves as point of contact for purchasers and beneficiaries. Processes daily invoice and voucher reports.

• Processes university refunds and performs account research. Prepares and enters vouchers into Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).

• Reconciles recordkeeping system receipts and disbursements, maintains the college and tuition fee grid in recordkeeping system, and assists in testing software upgrades.

• Performs other work related duties as assigned.

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.

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

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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.

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.