Job Description

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Culture

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.

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

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General description

The Comptroller's office is seeking Accounts Examiner III positions in the Account Maintenance Division; The Tobacco, Amusement and Ag/Timber Tax Section. These positions do not require experience in the duties described below. We will prepare you for the role by pairing you with experienced staff for on-the-job training.

Candidates 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 knowledge in calculating tax, penalty, interest and refund amounts along with computer proficiency and 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.

The Account Maintenance Division of the Texas Comptroller's office works to accurately and efficiently process applications, reports, refunds, bonds and license renewals for taxpayer accounts.

The Tobacco, Amusement and Ag/Timber Tax Section: Processes tax applications for taxes and fees received from taxpayers. Provides permits for retailer entities who buy or sell cigarette and/or tobacco products in Texas and issues amusement machine and cigarette vending machine decals. Examines, edits and updates taxpayer accounts using information provided by taxpayers for changes to their account data. Processes renewals for coin operated amusement machine, cigarette, cigar and/or tobacco product retailer permit holders. Updates the cigarette tax inventory for stamps purchased and received from the vendor. Processes cigarette stamp orders received from taxpayers including the preparation and shipment of boxes of cigarette stamps that weigh more than 45 pounds apiece. Helps unload trucks filled with cigarette stamps in boxes weighing in excess of 45 pounds apiece.



Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a college or university with an associate's or bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field
• Experience in accounting, finance or business dealing with analytical/problem-solving issues
• Experience in a Windows Environment and standard office software including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with Secretary of State and Texas Workforce Commission inquiry
• Experience in Tax processing systems including ITS, TPR and AWM
• Experience with OnBase

Physical Requirement

The individual must be able to lift, pull, physically handle, and transport records, documents, boxes, and related information, weighing in excess of 45 pounds when required.

Substitutions

Education requirement may be substituted with up to four (4) years of relevant, office related experience.

In this role you will:

• Conduct research on complex taxpayer accounts, analyzing for proper disposition and completing processing requirements.
• Be responsible for processes electronic transmissions of tax reports and payment information.
• Identify system problems, complete change requests.
• Resolve reporting problems and file maintenance changes.
• Respond to inquiries both verbally and in writing. Provide information to co-workers, management, other agency personnel and the public.
• Be responsible for conducting quality assurance on work tasks.
• Help unload trucks filled with cigarette stamps in boxes weighing in excess of 45 pounds apiece.

Veterans:

To receive veteran's preference a copy of your DD214.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. There are no direct military occupations that relate to the responsibilities or requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.

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 the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. 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.