Comptroller- SDPVS Data Analyst

Job Description

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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.


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About The Division

The Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) provides technical assistance to local governments and taxpayers on property tax issues but does not grant jurisdiction to intervene in local tax matters. PTAD is split into four areas, allowing the Division to offer technical assistance and implement statutory requirements in many innovative ways. The areas are outreach and support, education and communications, field appraisals, and data analysis. Apply to become a part of this great innovative Division.

General description

The Comptroller's office is seeking SDPVS Data Analysts in the Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD). This role performs journey-level consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves examining and auditing Reports of Property Value from local taxing entities; analyzing certified appraisal roll records; verifying data submitted; providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, local taxing units, and local governmental agencies. May train others.

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Work Hours

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.

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 Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in accounting, auditing, or data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
• Two (2) years of experience developing Access database applications or complex Excel spreadsheets.

Substitutions

• One (1) additional year of full-time work experience in accounting, auditing, or data analysis may substitute for thirty (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

In this role you will:

• Analyzes and evaluates electronic submissions of appraisal roll records and examines Reports of Property Value for accuracy and completeness. Analyzes and adjusts reports based on supporting documentation, historical information analysis and/or projections. Acts as liaison with county appraisal districts, county tax offices, school districts, and special taxing jurisdictions on matters pertaining to the School District Property Value Study.
• Analyzes and evaluates school district audit requests to determine whether to adjust values for recertification to the Texas Education Agency. Prepares and sends audit correspondence, maintains logs, spreadsheets, and files.
• Analyzes and evaluates self-report protests and supporting documentation to determine whether to adjust values for certification to the Texas Education Agency. Prepares recommendations for authorized officials and updates database.
• Maintains expertise in property tax laws and agency rules and procedures as they relate to Reports of Property Value and their audits. May analyze legislation for impact to program. May recommend and/or coordinate activities to increase program efficiency. May assist in developing policies and procedures. May test new systems.
• Attends training as required and may train others.
• Assists in data collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials for open records requests.
• Completes special projects. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

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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

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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, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.