What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comptroller - Program Specialist position at COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS?
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Are you ready to grow and 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 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.
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.
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 polices for Work Alternative Schedules (WALT). Fiscal Management adheres to the agency’s directive for telework participation.
Minimum Qualifications
Program Specialist III
Education:
Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Education Development test (GED).
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.
- Two years of customer service experience.
Program Specialist IV
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- 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.
Substitution:
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).
Licenses and Certifications
Preferred Certification - Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
In this role you will:
- 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.
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!
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
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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.