Job Description

Temporary Position - This position will begin September 16, 2024, and will end on December 13, 2024 (Full-Time - 40 hours per week)

Are you an experienced professional looking for an opportunity to step back into the workforce after having taken an extended career break? Or, do you think you're ready to return to the workforce, but not quite sure? CPA Returnship program helps put your skills to work, increase your capability and can even re-launch your career.

Applications must be filed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00042938

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

Join the Account Maintenance team as a Accounts Examiner! As a part of the Returnship Program, we are hiring for our Franchise Correspondence and Credits section. For this position, work involves:

Franchise Correspondence and Credits: Analyzes, determines and sets up franchise tax accounts by processing Texas Nexus questionnaires received from taxpayers and corporate data received from the Texas Secretary of State's Office. Determines if a corporation is in good standing and issues a certificate of account status. Examine, edit and update taxpayer accounts using information provided by taxpayers for changes to their account data. Identifies processing problems/errors and immediately notifies supervisor. Responds to questions from taxpayers, tax practitioners and agency personnel via telephone and in writing.

The candidates must have the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply knowledge appropriately in a highly active environment with ever-changing circumstances. Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong.

These positions may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in accounting, finance or business dealing with analytical/problem-solving issues.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Experience:

• Secretary of State and Texas Workforce Commission inquiry

• Tax processing systems including ITS, TPR and AWM

• Franchise tax statues and reporting requirements

• Franchise tax processing system

Substitutions

One (1) additional year of experience working in an accounting, finance or business dealing with analytical/problem solving issues may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).

In this role you will have knowledge of:

• Interprets related tax statutes, rules and regulations to determine liability and taxability.
• Verifies validity of refund requests and initiates issuance of refunds .
• Calculates tax, penalty, and interest and refund amounts.
• Examines taxpayer accounts to determine appropriate and complete action(s) and ensures proper transactions are entered in the tax processing system(s) and properly documents actions.
• Reviews tax reports for accuracy of computation, proper tax rate and correct payment information.
• Reviews assignments, prioritizes workload and follows all section policies and procedures to ensure established turnaround times or deadlines are met.
• Prepares documentation to justify actions and monitors accounts for completion and subsequent actions.
• Provides information verbally and in writing when communicating with other division personnel, coworkers, management, and agency customers. Informs supervisor of status and progress of activities and workload inventories.
• Informs supervisor of problems or errors and recommends appropriate actions for resolution. Identifies and informs appropriate personnel of work status, changes or problems that affect the section or others.
• Makes recommendations for procedure changes and writes procedures.
• Identifies system problems and conducts testing.
• Learns and applies knowledge to progressively more critical and complex accounts.
• Prepares documentation to justify actions and monitors accounts for completion of subsequent actions.
• Participates in special projects/assignments as assigned.
• Informs supervisor of problems or errors and recommends appropriate actions for resolution.

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

Click on the occupational category for the position.

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

Military Crosswalk Guide.

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.