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

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 Austin 78774

Job :

Business and Financial Operations Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-time Standard Hours Per Week :

40.00

Travel :

Yes, 5 % of the

Time State Job Code :

1085

Salary Admin Plan :

B Grade :

26 Salary (Pay Basis) : 8,500.00 - 9,166.67 ( Monthly )

Number of Openings :

1

Overtime Status :

Exempt Job Posting :

May 27, 2026, 12:34:30

PM Closing Date :

Jun 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Description 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 .