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Comptroller - Accounts Examiner III

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
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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.

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The Revenue Accounting Division plays a vital role in supporting the taxpayers of Texas by ensuring accurate and efficient processing of payments, timely disbursement of refunds and local tax revenues, and effective collection of monies owed to the state. We administer a wide range of taxes and fees, maintain the integrity of state and local revenue accounting, and provide fair, transparent, and responsive tax administration. Our division values innovation, high performance, and strong teamwork, striving for service excellence in every function we perform. Through collaboration, dedication, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we work to deliver exceptional taxpayer service at a reasonable cost while upholding the highest standards of ethics and accountability.

The Revenue Account Division is hiring for 6 (six) Accounts Examiner III positions, open across several functional areas. Each role focuses on analytical work involving taxpayer accounts, financial data, and tax processing systems.

Voucher Processing

This role focuses on reviewing taxpayer accounts and accurately processing vouchers and refunds across multiple tax types. It involves resolving discrepancies, validating supporting documents, and completing both automated and manual transactions within established timelines.

Monthly Balancing

Ensures accurate monthly reconciliations by reviewing financial data, resolving exceptions, and verifying that transactions are correctly recorded in statewide systems.

Location Verification

Verifies taxpayer addresses and applies correct tax jurisdictions by researching location data, reviewing automated results, and updating systems with accurate information.

Sales & Motor Vehicle Tax Refunds

Reviews and validates Sales and Motor Vehicle Tax refund and credit requests through detailed account research and documentation analysis.

Operation Support

Supports core division operations by researching taxpayer accounts, processing sales tax overpayments and permit updates, and managing essential daily workflows.

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening(s), weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education :

  • Location Verification Accounts Examiner III: Graduation from an accredited institution with an associate degree.
  • All other Accounts Examiner III positions: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Experience :
  • Location Verification Accounts Examiner III : Analytical or problem‑solving experience in an accounting or business‑related environment.
  • Operation Support: One (1) year of analytical or problem‑solving experience in anaccounting or business‑related environment.
  • Sales & Motor Vehicle Tax Refunds, Voucher Processing, and Monthly Balancing: Two (2) years of analytical or problem‑solving experience in an accounting or business‑related environment.
  • All Positions: Proficiency using PCs, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Substitution :
  • Additional experience may substitute for required education at the rate of one year of analytical/problem‑solving work = 30 semester hours, up to 120 hours (four years). 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

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Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,

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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.

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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.

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

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 .

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