Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · 8 hours ago
Comptroller - Program Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking a Comptroller - Program Specialist to contribute to the agency's mission of serving as the state's chief accountant and tax collector. The role involves responding to inquiries about travel and purchase rules, conducting training on these policies, and processing various financial data under supervision.
AccountingGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Respond to basic inquiries on travel and purchase rules under the guidance of the supervisor, team lead or mentor
Research travel and purchase policies and procedures under the guidance of the supervisor, team lead or mentor. Collect and prepare information regarding purchase and travel policies and legislative updates for release to other agencies
Coordinate and process 1099 data, gross weight/axel disbursement and other allocation payments, Disbursement Method Indicators, document releases, and document tracking, and process settlements and judgment claims and/or miscellaneous claims under the guidance of the supervisor, team lead or mentor
Conducts training as a junior instructor under the guidance of a senior instructor and perform research and analysis of post-payment audit findings to incorporate into training for state agencies. Develop training material and provide training on travel and purchase policies to state employees as a junior instructor using training material developed by senior instructors
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Education Development test (GED)
Two years of experience with any of the following: accounting and/or processing, overseeing accounts payable, purchase, travel transactions, analyzing and adhering to legislative or technical policies/programs
Two years of customer service experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
Three years of experience with any of the following: accounting and/or processing, overseeing accounts payable, purchase, travel transactions, analyzing and adhering to legislative or technical policies/programs
Three years of customer service experience
One additional year of experience accounting and/or processing or overseeing accounts payable, purchase or travel transactions, and/or analyzing and adhering to legislative or technical policies/programs may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years)
Preferred
Classroom training experience and/or experience with developing training content
Experience using Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) and or Texas Identification Number System (TINS)
Experience with accounting and/or processing or overseeing accounts payable, purchase or travel transactions at a state agency or state institution of higher education
Preferred Certification - Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work schedule
Company
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts manages funds for the world’s 8th largest economy, processes millions of paper and electronic tax returns each year and continually searches for innovative solutions to streamline operations at one of Texas’ largest state agencies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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