Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Comptroller -Appropriation Control Officer Team Lead (Financial Analyst IV)

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  •  $102k/yr  •  Austin, TX (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Comptroller -Appropriation Control Officer Team Lead (Financial Analyst IV)(00058652)

Organization

COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Primary Location

Texas-Austin

Work Locations

Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001)
111 E 17th Street
Austin78774

Job

Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week40.00

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code1085
Salary Admin PlanB
Grade26

Salary (Pay Basis)

8,500.00-9,166.67(Monthly)

Number of Openings

1

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Posting

May 27, 2026, 5:34:30 PM

Closing Date

Jun 11, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Applications must be filed at
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl-job=00058652

We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.

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 helps ensure financial resources move where they’re needed to support the state’s goals and the Comptroller’s role as the state’s chief accountant. We will fulfill our duties with integrity, honoring the trust we’ve been given, while valuing innovation, excellence, and open communication

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

  • Ten 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.

  • Experience working with accounts, reconciliations, or revenues.

  • Experience, knowledge, and understanding of USAS.
  • Experience as a subject matter expert or trainer.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

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 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

Substitutions

One additional year of experience performing one or a combination of any of the following:general financial/accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, or financial statement audit duties may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

Licenses and Certifications

N/A

In this role you will:

·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, 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.

·Distributes and balances workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or essential functions. Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work, maintains records of work accomplished, time expended, and prepares production reports. Instructs employees on specific tasks, job functions, and makes available instructions, reference material and supplies. Tracks employee statistics and provides input on team member performance to section supervisor for evaluations.

·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.

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
Click on the occupational category for the position.

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.

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

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

About Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is the environmental agency for the state. We have approximately 2,800 employees, located in our central office in Austin and 16 regional offices around Texas.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state's human and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.

To accomplish our mission, we will:

base decisions on the law, common sense, good science, and fiscal responsibility;

ensure that regulations are necessary, effective, and current;

apply regulations clearly and consistently;

ensure consistent, just, and timely enforcement when environmental laws are violated;

ensure meaningful public participation in the decision-making process;

promote and foster voluntary compliance with environmental laws and provide flexibility in achieving environmental goals; and

hire, develop, and retain a high-quality, diverse workforce.

View Agency Opportunities:

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/jobs

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EEO Commitment: The TCEQ is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
texas.gov
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