Job Description

About the Texas Lottery Commission

Our Mission Statement: The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the State of Texas through the responsible management and sale of entertaining lottery products. The Texas Lottery will incorporate the highest standard of security, integrity, and responsible gaming principles, set and achieve challenging goals, provide quality customer service and utilize a team approach.

Texas Lottery Commission is a great place to work!

Our headquarters is located on the new Texas Capital Mall in the George H.W. Bush Building directly across from the Bob Bullock Museum and across from the University of Texas. We have multiple field offices across the state. We provide free parking for all our employees.

We offer competitive compensation, including an upcoming 5% salary increase for all employees which will take effect September 1, 2024; merit increases for outstanding performance; longevity payments after two years; opportunities for hybrid work from home for qualifying positions; generous paid leave; health insurance; dental and vision insurance; numerous state and federal holidays; tuition assistance; state employee discounts; 401(k) and 457 and a cash balance pension for employees entering state service after September 1, 2022.

Job Summary:

Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounting work for the Office of the Controller Division of the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC). Work involves preparing financial statements, records, documents, and reports. The position specializes in performing various fiscal functions to include budgeting and financial analysis. Plans, performs, reviews and analyzes financial data, prepares reports and responds to inquiries, and recommends appropriate action to resolve issues. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the Financial Operations Manager.



Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or business administration is required. (Experience in accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, or other financial experience, in excess of the required three years, may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis.)

• Three years professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, or other financial experience is required.

• Experience with automated accounting systems is required; CAPPS Financials experience is preferred.

• Experience with personal computers and the use of Microsoft Office Suite software is required.

• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as workload may require.

• State of Texas experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and/or budgeting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of financial analysis; budget control methods, policies, and procedures; fiscal accounting; governmental accounting; and laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

• Skill in the use of personal computers to include word processing and spreadsheet software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite), including preparing presentations, schedules, charts, and graphs.

• Ability to perform financial analysis; budget funds; apply accounting theory; interpret statutes; and analyze, evaluate, and summarize financial and management records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, policy, and rules.

• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, accurately track various budgets, and prepare correspondence regarding findings supported by detailed analysis.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with others, both in person and on the telephone.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, work under deadlines, operate standard office equipment, and computer software.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and performs various fiscal functions to include accounting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Prepares and/or oversees annual operating budgets, financial statements, financial reports on estimates, costs data, and budget limits and reviews expenditures to ensure that budget limits are not exceeded.

• Maintains adequate records of expenditures, funds, appropriations, and expenses, as well as of revenue collected and deposited.

• Maintains and/or oversees the maintenance of systems and controls necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency programs.

• Oversees and reviews financial and operating budget reports submitted for accuracy and for pointing out those areas where more appropriate use of funds can be made. Analyzes and verifies financial documentation; and reviews various records, reports, applications, and contracts.

• Prepares or assists in the preparation of agency budget instructions and biennial legislative appropriation requests.

• Prepares fiscal notes and analyses of legislation.

• Processes and/or reviews various winner claims in gaming system.

• Performs related work and special projects as assigned by Management.

The Texas Lottery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be completed online through CAPPS Recruit by 11:59 p.m. on the posting's closing date. When a job opening is posted Open Until Filled, it is best to apply as quickly as possible, as the posting may close or be placed on hold at any time with or without prior notification.

All applicants must submit a thoroughly completed on-line application through CAPPS Recruit, answering all applicable questions, whether starred with an asterisk or not. Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Instructions for completing the on-line State of Texas Application for Employment can be found here:

https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/About_Us/Employment_Opportunities/how_to_apply.html

Please be aware that additional information or documents will not be accepted for purposes of determining eligibility after the closing date.

Applications will NOT be accepted via mail, hand delivery, fax, or email.

Qualified applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the agency. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in the 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.

All candidates recommended for a position will be subject to an extensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. The State Lottery Act contains provisions that set out causes for rejection if applicable. All positions are employment at will.

Inquiries regarding the status of an application will be answered as time and agency resources allow.

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION

In accordance with legislation effective September 1, 1999, male candidates aged 18 to 25 are required to show proof of selective service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.