Comptroller - Senior Revenue Estimator

Job Description

Applications must be filed at

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00028948

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.

About the Comptroller's Office

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.

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.

About The Division

Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination. Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller's office! Click here to see a video from the division!

General Description

Join the Revenue Estimation Division as a Data Scientist II. Work involves services and assistance in the areas of bill analysis, funds consolidation, legal research, and the Comptroller Manual of Accounts for Comptroller executive management, program staff, oversight agencies, legislative staff and the general public Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position 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 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Seven years of experience with the State of Texas budget process and the State of Texas accounting and reporting.
• Seven years of experience with the Texas legislative process.
• Five years of experience reviewing Texas legislation in order to determine its financial impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) setting up and changing profiles, financial inquiry and error correction.

Substitutions

• One additional year of experience in the State of Texas budget process and the State of Texas accounting and financial reporting may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

Summary Of Physical Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform 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 or corrected visual and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. May involve moving up to 25lbs of office equipment/material on a limited basis. Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.

In this role you will have:

Knowledge of:

• Texas state statutes, regulations, and legal opinions.
• The Texas funds consolidation history and process.
• Texas legislative process.
• Comptroller Manual of Accounts.
• Texas laws and regulations related to state budgeting process as well as state budgeting practices.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Statewide Accounting System.

Skill in:

• Effectively conveying information and encouraging an exchange of ideas.
• Identifying, defining and solving problems.

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of state employees, taxpayers, and other members of the public.
• Follow all agency confidentiality, privacy, and information security policies and procedures.
• Appropriately store, secure, and protect sensitive records and other confidential documents and data in accordance with the agency's certified Records Retention Schedule.
• Seek guidance and clarification from relevant agency specialists when potential confidential issues arise.
• Use discretion and appropriate judgement in communicating confidential and sensitive information.
• Work with others to achieve a common goal.
• Adjust to changing workplace demands.
• Meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.
• Effectively demonstrate skill and ability to perform the specific job duties and tasks as defined by a job description.
• Be dependable, meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

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,

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 http://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.

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.