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Applications must be filed athttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051992Please 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 Comptrollerand#8217;s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptrollerand#8217;s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texasand#8217; 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.Clickhereto see an inside look at the Texas Comptrollerand#8217;s office! About The DivisionThe Account Maintenance Division primarily is responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate taxpayer account information. As part of these responsibilities, the division processes applications, establishes accounts; issues permits, licenses, decals and cigarette stamps; and resolves taxpayer report processing issues. General descriptionThe Comptrollerand#8217;s office is seeking Accounts Examiner III positions in the Account Maintenance Division. This role performs journey level accounts examination work.In the Fuels IFTA Tax Section: Research taxpayer accounts, analyzing for proper disposition and completing processing requirements. Responds to inquiries both verbally and in writing. Maintains current working knowledge of tax statutes, rules and regulations related to Motor Fuels and IFTA tax.In the Tobacco Tax, Amusement Agriculture/Timber Exemptions Section: Researches, analyzes, validates and processes applications for taxes and fees, electronic transmissions, tax reports and payment information received from taxpayers. Responds to telephone calls and inquiries and makes outgoing calls to taxpayers.Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong.Work HoursAgency 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.This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualificationsand#183; Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associateand#8217; s degree.Preferred Qualificationsand#183; Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelorand#8217;s degree in accounting, finance or business-related fields.and#183; Experience in accounting, finance or business dealing with analytical/problem-solving issues.and#183; Experience with tax processing systems including ITS, TPR and AWM.and#183; Experience with Secretary of State.and#183; Experience with OnBase.SubstitutionsOne (1) additional year of work experience in an accounting, finance or business dealing with analytical/problem solving issues may substitute for 30 semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum of 120 semester hours(four years).In this role you willFuels IFTA Tax SectionProcesses applications, reports, refunds, bonds and license renewals for the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), diesel tax, gasoline tax and dyed diesel exemptions.Performs research on taxpayer accounts, analyzing for proper disposition.
Resolves reporting problems and file maintenance changes using information provided by taxpayers to correct or update their account data.
Interprets related tax statutes, rules, and regulations to determine liability and taxability.
Ensures proper transactions are entered either online or via data entry in the tax processing system(s) and properly documents actions. Provides information verbally and in writing when communicating with other division personnel, coworkers, management, and agency customers.Informs supervisor of the status and progress of activities and workload inventories.
Informs supervisor of problems or errors and recommends appropriate actions for resolution.
Identifies and informs appropriate personnel of work status, changes or problems that affect the section or others.
Makes recommendations for procedure changes.
Identifies system problems and conducts testing.
Learns and applies knowledge to progressively more critical and complex situations.
Prepares documentation to justify actions and monitors accounts for completion of subsequent actions.
Participates in special projects/assignments as assigned. Responds to questions from taxpayers, tax practitioners and agency personnel via telephone and in writing. Reviews assignments, prioritizes workload and follows all section policies and procedures to ensure established turnaround times and deadlines are met.Tobacco Tax, Amusement Agriculture/Timber Exemptions SectionProcesses tax applications for taxes and fees received from taxpayers.
Provides permits for retailer entities who buy or sell cigarette and/or tobacco products in Texas and issues amusement machine and cigarette vending machine decals.
Examines, edits and updates taxpayer accounts using information provided by taxpayers for changes to their account data.
Processes renewals for coin operated amusement machine, cigarette, cigar and/or tobacco product retailer permit holders.
Updates the cigarette tax inventory for stamps purchased and received from the vendor.
Processes cigarette stamp orders received from taxpayers including the preparation and shipment of boxes of cigarette stamps that weigh more than 45 pounds apiece.
Helps unload trucks filled with cigarette stamps in boxes weighing more than 45 pounds apiece.
Responds professionally to questions from taxpayers, tax practitioners and agency personnel.
Prepares documentation to justify actions and monitors accounts for completion and subsequent actions.
Uses a mainframe computer and personal computer to maintain and update files or produce reports.
Examines taxpayer accounts to determine appropriate and complete action(s) and ensures proper transactions are entered into the tax processing systems and properly documents actions.
Reviews tax reports for accuracy of computations, proper tax rates and correct payment information.
Participates in procedure writing.
Provides information verbally and in writing when communicating with other division personnel, coworkers, management, and agency customers.
Informs supervisor of status and progress of activities and workload inventories.
Informs supervisor of problems or errors and recommends appropriate actions for resolution.
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