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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.
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About The Division
Join the Budget & Internal Accounting team as an Accountant!
Work involves the preparation of agency vouchers and reports and maintaining procedures and controls.
Specializes in auditing, investigating, and analyzing vendor-related reimbursements.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday.
May occasionally work evenings, weekends, or holiday.
Hours may change based on business needs.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Five years of full-time experience in government accounting or closely related in a complex office environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Public Administration.
Substitutions
• One additional year of experience performing government accounting work may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).
In this role you will:
• Audits, investigates, and analyzes all requisitions and/or purchase orders, receiving reports and invoices to ensure compliance with statewide payment guidelines and agency policies.
• Maintains Accounts Payable Section files in an orderly manner in compliance with the state's records retention guidelines.
• Prepares records for storage at the State Library.
• Enters voucher accounting details into the agency's internal accounting system.
• Monitors documents in the Uniform Statewide Accounting System to ensure timely processing.
• Prepares special reports and projects as needed.
• Performs all 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!
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.
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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.