CAPPS, Inc.
Comptroller - SPA Analyst Team Lead (Program Specialist VI-VII)
CAPPS, Inc., Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Description
Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00045015
Are you ready to grow, 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 best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' 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 very seriously our collective commitment to public service.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.
Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.
General Description
Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services, analytical, and technical assistance in support of the Texas State Property Accounting program and computer (SPA) system. Performs troubleshooting, evaluates solutions, and corrects system exceptions. Interprets State of Texas statutes, Comptroller policies and procedures and governmental accounting standards pertaining to State property. Develops and delivers property policies and procedures training to state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Six years of experience with consultative technical system support, systems analysis, financial reporting or support of a mainframe application relevant to position responsibilities in systems analysis or systems support.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, information services, computer science a related degree.
Substitutions:
One additional year of experience performing general financial and/or 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).
Summary of Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking), talking, lifting, and hearing are routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive use of computer, telephone, and client/customer contact. It requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements are required to read printed materials and read computer screens and the ability to communicate with external customers. The individual must be able to lift, pull, physically handle, and transport documents, boxes, and all related information, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.
In this role you will:
•Provides advanced level support and guidance to agency property accounting personnel including the completion of custom report requests.
•Participates in the maintenance of the SPA system. Resolves database and application processing exceptions in a timely manner.
•Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing complex capital assets and TCATS web application. Provides consultative services and technical assistance to other CPA staff, including discovery and implementation of capital asset functionality for a legacy system replacement.
•Coordinates with the ACFR Team at fiscal year-end to provide reconciliation of SPA System to agency annual financial reports.
•Reviews the SPA User Guide to identify and implement improvements in capital asset policies and procedures, such as the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rules and SPA reporting requirements weblink.Updates SPA policies in response to new legislation and Fiscal Management directives.
•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.
•Prepares training materials and conducts training for agency personnel.
•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.
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.
Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00045015
Are you ready to grow, 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 best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' 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 very seriously our collective commitment to public service.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.
Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.
General Description
Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services, analytical, and technical assistance in support of the Texas State Property Accounting program and computer (SPA) system. Performs troubleshooting, evaluates solutions, and corrects system exceptions. Interprets State of Texas statutes, Comptroller policies and procedures and governmental accounting standards pertaining to State property. Develops and delivers property policies and procedures training to state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience:
Six years of experience with consultative technical system support, systems analysis, financial reporting or support of a mainframe application relevant to position responsibilities in systems analysis or systems support.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, information services, computer science a related degree.
Substitutions:
One additional year of experience performing general financial and/or 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).
Summary of Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking), talking, lifting, and hearing are routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive use of computer, telephone, and client/customer contact. It requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements are required to read printed materials and read computer screens and the ability to communicate with external customers. The individual must be able to lift, pull, physically handle, and transport documents, boxes, and all related information, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.
In this role you will:
•Provides advanced level support and guidance to agency property accounting personnel including the completion of custom report requests.
•Participates in the maintenance of the SPA system. Resolves database and application processing exceptions in a timely manner.
•Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing complex capital assets and TCATS web application. Provides consultative services and technical assistance to other CPA staff, including discovery and implementation of capital asset functionality for a legacy system replacement.
•Coordinates with the ACFR Team at fiscal year-end to provide reconciliation of SPA System to agency annual financial reports.
•Reviews the SPA User Guide to identify and implement improvements in capital asset policies and procedures, such as the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rules and SPA reporting requirements weblink.Updates SPA policies in response to new legislation and Fiscal Management directives.
•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.
•Prepares training materials and conducts training for agency personnel.
•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.
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.