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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 Comptrollers Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptrollers 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.
Work hours:
Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.
General Description:
Performs advanced (senior level) legal work. Reviews disputed assessments and refund denials. Works with taxpayers, auditors, and other agency personnel to resolve disputed tax issues and claims. Represents agency in hearings to address unresolved tax or legal issues. Negotiates to dismiss cases or proceeds to a SOAH hearing to obtain a Comptrollers Decision. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D. degree.
Experience:
Three (3) or more full-time experience as a practicing attorney.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Commercial litigation
Tax litigation
Securities and financial litigation
Business law
Licensed and experience working as a certified public accountant (CPA)
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess an active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas or able to immediately activate license through Texas State Bar upon request.
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 primarily the performance of sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties. It requires extensive 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 for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers. May involve moving up to 25 lbs. of office equipment/material on a limited basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.
In this role you will:
Reviews case file, which includes audit package or non-audit worksheets. Identifies taxpayers contentions, relevant facts, and available records. Research law, policy, and the Comptrollers tax system to address the contentions and to obtain additional information relevant to the case. Works with taxpayers, auditors, and other agency personnel to resolve hearings through dismissal. Prepares motions to dismiss agreements between the taxpayer and the agency. Reviews and confirms figures prepared for the Comptrollers Decision.
Prepares filings in the hearing including the position letter, response to reply, discovery, discovery responses, SOAH motions and briefs, exceptions and replies, motions for rehearing and replies to motions for rehearing, and other pleadings as the case requires. Reviews replies to position letters and other documents submitted by a taxpayer in support of taxpayer contentions. Makes determinations based on review of documents. Coordinates insolvency reviews. Prepares record for written submission hearings at SOAH. Represents agency in oral hearings at SOAH.
Communicates with other agency divisions to address and resolve issues that may be raised in administrative hearings. Prepares and delivers presentations to agency personnel and/or the public to educate them on taxability or procedural issues of tax administration. Recommends, analyzes and/or drafts legislation or rules.
Performs other related work 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 documentationto this job application.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditors 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.
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