Comptroller- Accounts Examiner

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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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The Account Maintenance Division primarily is responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate taxpayer account information. As part of these responsibilities, the division processes applications, establishes accounts; issues permits, licenses, decals and cigarette stamps; and resolves taxpayer report processing issues.

The Comptroller’s office is seeking Accounts Examiner III positions in the Account Maintenance Division. This role performs journey level accounts examination work.

In the Fuels & IFTA Tax Section:
Research taxpayer accounts, analyzing for proper disposition and completing processing requirements. Responds to inquiries both verbally and in writing. Maintains current working knowledge of tax statutes, rules and regulations related to Motor Fuels and IFTA tax.

In the Tobacco Tax, Amusement & Agriculture/Timber Exemptions Section:
Researches, analyzes, validates and processes applications for taxes and fees, electronic transmissions, tax reports and payment information received from taxpayers. Responds to telephone calls and inquiries and makes outgoing calls to taxpayers.

Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong.

Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.

This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree.

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business-related fields.

· Experience in accounting, finance or business dealing with analytical/problem-solving issues.

· Experience with tax processing systems including ITS, TPR and AWM.

· Experience with Secretary of State.

· Experience with OnBase.

One (1) additional year of work experience in an accounting, finance or business dealing with analytical/problem solving issues may substitute for 30 semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years).

Fuels & IFTA Tax Section

Processes applications, reports, refunds, bonds and license renewals for the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), diesel tax, gasoline tax and dyed diesel exemptions.

• Performs research on taxpayer accounts, analyzing for proper disposition.
• Resolves reporting problems and file maintenance changes using information provided by taxpayers to correct or update their account…