Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · 1 day ago
Comptroller - Appropriation Control Officer (Financial Analyst I-II)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is responsible for managing the state's finances and serving its citizens. The Comptroller’s Office is seeking a Comptroller - Appropriation Control Officer to provide technical and fund accounting assistance, conduct research on accounting topics, and monitor agency accounts in relation to legislative appropriations.
AccountingGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides technical and fund accounting assistance to state agencies with USAS profile setups, assists with financial inquiries, transaction entries and error solution
Conducts research on accounting and appropriation topics
Reviews and analyzes agencies' legislative appropriation accounts and cash activity
Resolves customer issues and makes sound decisions or recommendations based on research and relevant facts
Identifies limitations, contingencies, or other special provisions in the GAA and other statutes
Assists in costing and certification of the GAA during each legislative session including monitoring legislative hearings affecting assigned agencies
Reconciles each assigned agency's allocation of appropriations to the GAA and to the original appropriations budgets entered in USAS to ensure conformity with assigned program structures
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Monitor’s agency accounts across various systems and assists in the interpretation of legislative provisions, such as the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Provides technical appropriation assistance, and technical support. Performs research and regularly provides training for agency personnel. Monitors state agencies’ legislative appropriations and fund cash accounts. Provides technical and financial accounting assistance to state agencies with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) profile setups. Assists with financial inquiries, transaction entries and error solution. Assists other state agencies with processing of accounting transactions in the USAS
Resolves customer issues and makes sound decisions or recommendations based on research and relevant facts
Reconciles each assigned agency‘s allocation of appropriations to the GAA and to the original appropriations budgets entered in USAS to ensure conformity with assigned program structures. Identifies limitations, contingencies, or other special provisions in the GAA and other statutes
Conducts research on accounting and legal topics
Develops and conducts training for onboarding ACOs as well as for external state agency and/or higher education institution clients
Assists in costing and certification of the GAA during each legislative session including monitoring legislative hearings affecting assigned agencies
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
Financial Analyst I: Five years of experience performing one or a combination of any of the following general financial/accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, or financial statement audit duties
Financial Analyst I: Experience working with accounts, reconciliations, or revenues
Financial Analyst II: Six years of experience performing one or a combination of any of the following general financial/accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, or financial statement audit duties
Financial Analyst II: Experience working with accounts, reconciliations, or revenues
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
Experience with Texas governmental agency(s)
Experience with the Texas legislative process
Experience, knowledge, and understanding of USAS
Experience preparing fiscal notes or analyzing and costing legislation
Experience researching and analyzing state statutes and/or the GAA
Experience in two or more of the following areas: SIRS Reports, Comptroller Fiscal Policies and Procedures, Budget/Legislative Appropriation Request preparation or submission, Federal Funds management, ABEST/USAS reconciliation
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Accounting or a Business related degree
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work schedule
Company
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts manages funds for the world’s 8th largest economy, processes millions of paper and electronic tax returns each year and continually searches for innovative solutions to streamline operations at one of Texas’ largest state agencies.
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