Comptroller - Appropriation Control Officer (Financial Analyst I-II)

Comptroller - Appropriation Control Officer (Financial Analyst I-II)

Organization: Comptroller of Public Accounts

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78774

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: 1082

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 22B20

Salary (Pay Basis): $5,333.33-$6,583.33 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 6

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: Ongoing

Description: Applications must be filed at 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.

About The Division: Fiscal Management (FM) supports the Comptroller's role as the state's chief accountant by managing the flow of financial resources and maintaining the state's books. With nearly 200 staff—including accountants, auditors, analysts, and subject matter experts—FM oversees statewide financial systems, monitors expenditures, enforces spending laws, manages appropriations, and produces key financial reports. The division also supports state agencies, higher education institutions, and the Legislature by providing reporting, research, policy guidance, training, and analysis of legislative impacts. Guided by a philosophy of integrity, innovation, communication, and continuous learning, FM emphasizes strong relationships and recognizes people as its greatest asset.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business needs and may vary in accordance with division policies for Work Alternative Schedules (WALT).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience: Financial Analyst I: Five years of experience performing one or a combination of any of the following general financial/accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, or financial statement audit duties. Experience working with accounts, reconciliations, or revenues.

Financial Analyst II: Six years of experience performing one or a combination of any of the following general financial/accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, or financial statement audit duties. Experience working with accounts, reconciliations, or revenues.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Preferred: Experience with Texas governmental agency(s). Experience with the Texas legislative process. Experience, knowledge, and understanding of USAS. Experience preparing fiscal notes or analyzing and costing legislation. Experience researching and analyzing state statutes and/or the GAA. Experience in two or more of the following areas:

• SIRS Reports
• Comptroller Fiscal Policies and Procedures
• Budget/Legislative Appropriation Request preparation or submission
• Federal Funds management
• ABEST/USAS reconciliation

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).

Licenses and Certifications: N/A

In this role you will:

Financial Analyst I

• Provides technical and fund accounting assistance to state agencies with USAS profile setups, assists with financial inquiries, transaction entries and error solution.
• Conducts research on accounting and appropriation topics.
• Reviews and analyzes agencies' legislative appropriation accounts and cash activity.
• Resolves customer issues and makes sound decisions or recommendations based on research and relevant facts.
• Identifies limitations, contingencies, or other special provisions in the GAA and other statutes.
• Assists in costing and certification of the GAA during each legislative session including monitoring legislative hearings affecting assigned agencies.
• Reconciles each assigned agency's allocation of appropriations to the GAA and to the original appropriations budgets entered in USAS to ensure conformity with assigned program structures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Financial Analyst II

• Monitor's agency accounts across various systems and assists in the interpretation of legislative provisions, such as the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Provides technical appropriation assistance, and technical support.
• Performs research and regularly provides training for agency personnel.
• Monitors state agencies' legislative appropriations and fund cash accounts.
• Provides technical and financial accounting assistance to state agencies with Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) profile setups. Assists with financial inquiries, transaction entries and error solution. Assists other state agencies with processing of accounting transactions in the USAS.
• Resolves customer issues and makes sound decisions or recommendations based on research and relevant facts.
• Reconciles each assigned agency's allocation of appropriations to the GAA and to the original appropriations budgets entered in USAS to ensure conformity with assigned program structures.
• Identifies limitations, contingencies, or other special provisions in the GAA and other statutes.
• Conducts research on accounting and legal topics.
• Develops and conducts training for onboarding ACOs as well as for external state agency and/or higher education institution clients.
• Assists in costing and certification of the GAA during each legislative session including monitoring legislative hearings affecting assigned agencies.
• Performs all 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.

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,