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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.
General Description:
Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work in support of the Texas State Property Accounting (SPA) system. Performs troubleshooting, evaluates solutions, and corrects system exceptions. Research State of Texas statutes, Comptroller policies and procedures and governmental accounting standards pertaining to State property. Updates and delivers property policies and procedures training to state agencies and institutions of higher education. Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing of complex capital asset program initiatives. Provides guidance to agencies in the development and integration of new methods and procedures. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Work Hours:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours may change based on business needs and may vary in accordance with division policies for Work Alternative Schedules(WALT).
Program Specialist IV: $5,500.00 - $5,916.00
Program Specialist V: $6,000.00 - $6,416.00
Program Specialist VI: $6,600.00 - $7,250.00
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Program Specialist IV:
· Two years of experience with consultative technical system support, systems analysis, financial reporting or support of a mainframe application relevant to position responsibilities in systems analysis or systems support.
Program Specialist V:
· Four years of experience with consultative technical system support, systems analysis, financial reporting or support of a mainframe application relevant to position responsibilities in systems analysis or systems support.
Program Specialist VI:
· Six years of experience with consultative technical system support, systems analysis, financial reporting or support of a mainframe application relevant to position responsibilities in systems analysis or systems support.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, information services, computer science a related degree.
Substitutions
· One (1) additional year of experience performing general financial and/or accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, or financial statement audit duties may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).
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.
· Runs custom report request for state agencies and institutions.
· Responds to agency emails and phone calls to provide system support.
· Participates in the maintenance of the State Property Accounting System. Resolves database and application processing exceptions in a timely manner.
· Reviews and the State Property Accounting (SPA) Guide to provide guidance to agencies.
· Participates in training state agencies in the State Property Accounting (SPA) System.
· Performs other duties assigned.
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,
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.
