Comptroller - Financial Reporting Analyst, Accountant IV-VI

Applications must be filed at
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00048317

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.

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.

Accountant IV: $5083.33-$5500.00

Accountant V: $6000.00-6500.00

Accountant VI: $7083.33-$7583.33

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

·         Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Accountant IV

Experience:

·         Three (3) years general ledger accounting functions (not including subledgers like A/P, A/R, Payroll, etc)

·         Experience with automated accounting system software (i.e. USAS, CAPPS, MIP, Oracle, etc.)

·         Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel and Word)

Accountant V

Experience:

·         Four years of experience with general ledger accounting functions (not including subledgers like A/P, A/R, Payroll, etc)

·         Experience with automated accounting system software (i.e. USAS, CAPPS, MIP, Oracle, etc.)

·         Experience with Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel and Word)

Accountant VI:

Experience:

·         Five years of general financial/accounting, financial reporting, or financial statement auditing experience.

·         Experience with automated accounting system software (i.e. USAS, CAPPS, MIP, Oracle, etc.)

·         Experience with Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel and Word)

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or other related field (e.g. Finance).

Experience:

·         State AFR or ACFR experience.

·         State governmental or higher education accounting/auditing experience.

·         Federal/State grants, bonds, investments, and/or capital asset accounting practices

Substitutions

One year of experience with general ledger accounting functions (not including subledgers like A/P, A/R, Payroll, etc) may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years). For example, an Acct V is required to have eight (8) years of accounting experience with no accounting degree.

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred License(s)/Certification(s):

Certified Public Accountant

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking), talking, lifting and hearing are routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive use of 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 to read printed materials and read computer screens and the ability to communicate with external customers. The individual must be able to lift, pull, physically handle, and transport documents, boxes, and all related information, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

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:

·         Prepares moderately complex adjusting entries, notes to the financial statements and work products related to the production of the CAFR.

·         Assists in the update to the Annual Financial Report (AFR) reporting requirements, preparation of training materials, and in identifying improvements in the processes used to prepare the ACFR.

·         Reviews and analyzes less complex state agencies’ financial data (e.g. smaller to mid-size agencies having mainly governmental funds with minor basis conversion entries, little or no proprietary funds or federal funds) for accuracy, consistency, appropriateness and conformity to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other accounting or reporting guidelines as defined by the Comptroller.

·         Provides technical and financial accounting assistance to state agencies (e.g. smaller to mid-size size agencies having mainly governmental funds with minor basis conversion entries, little or no proprietary funds or federal funds) with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) profiles, T-Code and Object code determination for transaction entry and error correction and assists with running queries/reports to analyze the financial data.

·         Reconciles USAS interagency activity and prepares and enters appropriate correcting accounting entries.

·         Performs all other duties as assigned.

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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

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.