Comptroller - Program Specialist(00057198)
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Texas-Austin
Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001)111 E 17th StreetAustin78774
Office and Administrative Support
Regular
Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week40.00
Yes, 5 % of the TimeState Job Code1572Salary Admin PlanBGrade19B20
4,916.67-5,916.67(Monthly)
3
Exempt
May 13, 2026, 8:57:45 PM
May 23, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
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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.
About The Division
Fiscal Management (FM) supports the Comptroller’s role as the state’s chief accountant by managing the flow of financial resources and maintaining the state’s books. With nearly 200 staff—including accountants, auditors, analysts, and subject matter experts—FM oversees statewide financial systems, monitors expenditures, enforces spending laws, manages appropriations, and produces key financial reports. The division also supports state agencies, higher education institutions, and the Legislature by providing reporting, research, policy guidance, training, and analysis of legislative impacts. Guided by a philosophy of integrity, innovation, communication, and continuous learning, FM emphasizes strong relationships and recognizes people as its greatest asset.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
·Two years of experience with any of the following: accounting and/or processing, overseeing accounts payable, purchase, travel transactions, analyzing and adhering to legislative or technical policies/programs.
·Three years of customer service experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
One year of experience using TINS or USAS.
Experience with stand and deliver training.
Experience conducting research and documenting findings.
Experience with Automated Clearinghouse (ACH).
Experience with the Warrant Hold program.
Substitutions
One additional year of analyzing and adhering to regulatory, legislative, or technical policies/programs, 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:
·Participates in special assignments on direct deposit, payment processing, payment distribution, and the warrant hold program within established deadlines as assigned.
·Works closely with other state agencies, internal departments of our agency, the general public and coworkers to identify research, analyze and resolve specific payment and payee issues using the Texas Identification Number System (TINS) and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
·Performs all the section’s production aspects including payment processing, held payments, payee information updates and reconciling report information in TINS and USAS.
·Provides clear and accurate verbal and written communications to internal and external customers in a professional manner relating to payment processing, payment distribution and the warrant hold program.
·Performs all other related duties as assigned, including but not limited to assisting or serving as an instructor for training courses and attending meetings to provided and gather information.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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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.
