Job Description

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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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General description

Join the Open Records team as a Accounts Examiner! Work involves Responding to a high volume of complex tax and fee-related open records requests. Research and gather information from agency systems and the Secretary of State's Direct Access System. Draft correspondence and account summary information. Assist legal staff with compiling information to be referred to the Office of the Attorney General.

Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.



Qualifications:

Education:

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

Experience:

• Experience in a fast-paced, customer service focused environment providing. Some related experience needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in drafting responses to requests from customers;

• Experience with state taxes and fees administered by the Comptroller's Office;

• Experience in handling customer service calls;

• Experience in working with a governmental agency in a team setting.

Substitution:

One year of full-time related experience may substitute for each year of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).

In this role you will:

• Perform research on complex tax and fee-related open records requests, including sales, franchise, motor fuels, mixed beverage, and hotel taxes.

• Use specialized knowledge of the Public Information Act regarding public and confidential information.

• Prepare written responses to tax and fee-related open records.

• Assist legal staff with compiling information for requests referred to the Office of the Attorney General.

• Proof one's own work and the work of co-workers for accuracy.

• Enters and updates open records requests on the FYI tracking system.

• Answers the 1-800 telephone line.

• Assists walk-in customers.

• Does mail outs and checks mail as needed.

• Prepares reports as requires.

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!

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on:

State Auditor's Office Job Descriptions

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

Military Crosswalk Guide.

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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.