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Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s 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 our collective commitment to public service very seriously. 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.
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About The Division
Fiscal Management facilitates the flow of financial resources to achieve the goals of the state in support of the Comptroller’s role as the state’s chief accountant.
General Description
Performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work as part of the Fiscal Management division. Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities for the direct deposit program and the warrant hold program. Provides daily customer service by phone, in person, and via e-mail in response to inquiries. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.
Program Specialist III: $4916.67-$5250.00
Program Specialist IV: $5500.00-$5916.67
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Program Specialist III
Experience:
- 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.
- Three years of customer service experience.
Program Specialist IV
Experience:
- Four 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.
- Four years of experience providing customer service in a high-volume environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- One or more years of experience using TINS or USAS.
- Experience with stand and deliver training.
- Experience conducting research and documenting findings.
- Experience with Automated Clearinghouse (ACH).
- Experience with the Warrant Hold program.
Substitutions
One additional year of analyzing and adhering to regulatory, legislative, or technical policies/programs, may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).
Licenses and Certifications
N/A
In this role you will:
- Participate in special assignments on direct deposit, payment processing, payment distribution, and the warrant hold program within established deadlines as assigned.
- Work closely with other state agencies, internal departments of our agency, the general public and coworkers to identify research, analyze and resolve specific payment and payee issues using the Texas Identification Number System (TINS) and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
- Perform all the section’s production aspects including payment processing, held payments, payee information updates and reconciling report information in TINS and USAS.
- Provide clear and accurate verbal and written communications to internal and external customers in a professional manner relating to payment processing, payment distribution and the warrant hold program.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to assisting or serving as an instructor for training courses and attending meetings to provided and gather information.
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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!
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.
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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.
