Comptroller - Accounts Examiner III

Comptroller - Accounts Examiner III ( 00056089 )

Organization :

COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Primary Location :

Texas-Austin Work Locations :

George Herbert Walker Bush Bld 1801 N. Congress Avenue Suite 6.700 Austin 78701

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 :

1075

Salary Admin Plan :

B Grade :

17 Salary (Pay Basis) : 4,600.00 - 5,302.50 ( Monthly )

Number of Openings :

1

Overtime Status :

Non-exempt Job Posting :

Feb 9, 2026, 11:38:29

AM Closing Date :

Feb 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Description Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00056089 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. Work Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting or business-related field.

Experience:

Two (2) years' experience in a customer focused environment involving one of the following: providing account information, customer satisfaction or researching information for successful problem resolution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Experience

• Experience with agency's exemption process for franchise, sales, and hotel tax
• Experience providing verbal and written responses to customer requests.
• One (1) year experience planning, organizing and managing workloads to meet production requirements
• One (1) year experience handling exemptions or exempt entities with a governmental agency Substitutions Education requirement may be substituted with up to four (4) years of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

N/A In this role you will:

• Processes application requests for exemptions from state franchise, sales, and hotel tax and communicates with applicants via phone, email, fax and/or regular mail. Organizes, prioritizes and manages workload to meet section production requirements. Communicates tax information to taxpayers. Researches and analyzes tax laws, rules and taxpayer account information.
• Applies tax statutes, rules and policies to provide information to customers (internal and external) regarding the exemption process. Performs file maintenance and coding of exemption for franchise tax processing. Completes ongoing training and maintains knowledge of tax laws, rules and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.

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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position. 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 .