Comptroller - Senior Tax Lead Houston (00043137)
Organization: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Primary Location: Texas-Houston
Work Locations: Houston S Audit 2656 South Loop West Suite 400 Houston 77054-2600
Job: Business and Financial Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 1283 1284,1285
Salary (Pay Basis): 6,434.80 - 10,272.25 (Monthly)
Job Posting: Jul 1, 2024, 11:58:21 AM
Closing Date: Jul 10, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Description
Applications must be filed at
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00043137
This is an internal Texas CPA posting only, external applicants will not be considered.
Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.
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.
Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office
About The Division
General description
Join the Audit Division team as a Senior Tax Lead! Work involves complex to highly complex tax audits on large, complex, domestic, foreign, and multinational corporations with multiple locations, product lines, or business segments. Works under general to minimal supervision with moderate to considerate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Accounting, business practices, and auditing standards and procedures, general legal contracts and business law
- Numerical analysis
- Audit Division’s internal auditing policies and procedures
- Numerical analysis
- Sales tax laws and auditing techniques
Skill in:
- Identifying mathematical, financial and/or statistical irregularities
- Able to use a personal computer and Windows Application software
- Effectively conveying information and encouraging an exchange of ideas (Communication)
- Identifying, defining, and solving problems (Problem Solving)
Ability to:
- Learn, interpret and apply tax laws and use Audit’s specialized software applications
- Evaluate accounting systems and records for accuracy and legal conformance
- Compose clear and concise audit reports
- Trace financial transactions through accounting records to documents of original entry for verification purposes
- Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of state employees, taxpayers, and other members of the public. (Security and Privacy)
- Follow all agency confidentiality, privacy, and information security policies and procedures. (Security and Privacy)
- Appropriately store, secure, and protect sensitive records and other confidential documents and data in accordance with the agency’s certified Records Retention Schedule. (Security and Privacy)
- Seek guidance and clarification from relevant agency specialists when potential confidential issues arise. (Security and Privacy)
- Use discretion and appropriate judgement in communicating confidential and sensitive information. (Security and Privacy)
- Work with others to achieve a common goal (Teamwork)
- Adjust to changing workplace demands (Adaptability)
- Meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers (Customer Service)
- Effectively demonstrate skill and ability to perform the specific job duties and tasks as defined by a job description (Technical Competence)
- Be dependable, meet deadlines and produce high-quality work (Workload Management/Productivity)
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.
The applicant selected for this posting will receive an action not to exceed $337.77/month.
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.