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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:

Tax Policy Division's mission is to research and interpret tax policy and to provide accurate, consistent and timely tax information to taxpayers, tax professionals, state officials, Texas citizens and agency personnel.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.

Minimum Qualifications

Tax Analyst I:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Two years in a position which required expert tax knowledge such as a Senior Accounts Examiner, Team Lead, Tax Trainer, tax auditor, or two years in a position with similar duties that required the candidate to draft documents for public dissemination, or three years’ experience as a trainer, presenting to groups with the use of training aids such as PowerPoint.   Similar duties include reviewing legislative proposals, drafting, or amending administrative rules, and/or drafting complex legal inquiries, responses, or memos.  

Preferred Experience

One year experience specifically in Texas indirect taxes (sales and use tax, motor vehicle tax, etc.) or direct taxes (franchise, insurance, etc.) or experience drafting administrative rules at the local, state, or federal level.

Tax Analyst II:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Three years exceeding the job duties as a Tax Analyst I; two years as a Tax Accountant with a CPA certification; or three years in a position with similar duties that required the candidate to draft documents for public dissemination.  Similar duties include reviewing legislative proposals, drafting or amending administrative rules, and/or drafting complex legal inquiries, responses, or memos.

Preferred Experience

Two years experience specifically in Texas indirect taxes (sales and use tax, motor vehicle tax, etc.) or direct taxes (franchise, insurance, etc.) or experience drafting administrative rules at the local, state, or federal level.

Tax Analyst III:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Four years exceeding the job duties as a Tax Analyst II; Three years as a Tax Accountant with CPA certification with experience in Texas state taxes or three years in a position with similar duties that required the candidate to draft documents for public dissemination.  Similar duties include reviewing legislative proposals, drafting or amending administrative rules, and drafting complex legal inquiries, responses, or memos.

Preferred Experience

Three years experience specifically in Texas indirect taxes (sales and use tax, motor vehicle tax, etc.) or direct taxes (franchise, insurance, etc.) or experience drafting administrative rules at the local, state, or federal level.

Tax Analyst IV:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

Five years exceeding the job duties as a Tax Analyst III; four years as a Tax Accountant with CPA certification with experience in Texas state taxes or five years in a position with similar duties that required the candidate to draft documents for public dissemination.  Similar duties include reviewing legislative proposals, drafting or amending administrative rules, and drafting complex legal inquiries, responses, or memos.

Preferred Experience

Four years experience specifically in Texas indirect taxes (sales and use tax, motor vehicle tax, etc.) or direct taxes (franchise, insurance, etc.) or experience drafting administrative rules at the local, state, or federal level.

Tax Attorney I:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Experience

Less than one year experience in legal work researching, analyzing, interpreting and communicating federal or state laws and an active law license in Texas.

Preferred Experience

Experience specifically in Texas indirect taxes (sales and use tax, motor vehicle tax, etc.) or direct taxes (franchise, insurance, etc.) or experience drafting administrative rules at the local, state, or federal level.

Tax Attorney II:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Experience

One year as a practicing attorney, two years performing legal work researching, analyzing, interpreting and communicating federal or state laws, or the completion of an advanced Law Degree (LLM) or similar duties. Similar duties include reviewing legislative proposals, drafting or amending administrative rules, and drafting complex legal inquiries, responses, or memos.

Preferred Experience

One years experience specifically in Texas indirect taxes (sales and use tax, motor vehicle tax, etc.) or direct taxes (franchise, insurance, etc.) or experience drafting administrative rules at the local, state, or federal level.

Tax Attorney III:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Experience:

Two years or more as a practicing attorney or three years performing legal work researching, analyzing, interpreting and communicating federal or state laws.

Preferred Experience:

Two years experience specifically in Texas indirect taxes (sales and use tax, motor vehicle tax, etc.) or direct taxes (franchise, insurance, etc.) or experience drafting administrative rules at the local, state, or federal level.

Tax Attorney IV:  

Education:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Experience:

Three years or more as a practicing attorney or four years performing legal work researching, analyzing, interpreting and communicating federal or state laws. Experience reviewing and editing the work product of others.

Preferred Experience:

Four years experience specifically in Texas indirect taxes (sales and use tax, motor vehicle tax, etc.) or direct taxes (franchise, insurance, etc.) or experience drafting administrative rules at the local, state, or federal level.

Substitution of Experience for Education:

One (1) additional year of full-time experience researching, analyzing, interpreting and communicating complex federal or state and local tax statues may substitute for thirty (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years). 

Substitution of Education/Certification for Experience:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or a J.D. Degree may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, and drafting documents related to complex federal or state and local tax statutes.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.

Attorney I-IV

Education:

       Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Experience:

       Experience in legal work researching, analyzing, interpreting and communicating federal or state laws.

Preferred Experience:

       One (1) year of work experience specifically in Texas state taxes.

       Experience drafting administrative rules at the local, state, or federal level.

Licenses and Certifications

License in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas from the State Bar of Texas.

In this role you will:

Tax Analyst

       Interprets tax statutes, rules, and policies regarding state tax for taxpayers, tax professionals, state officials, and agency personnel.  Provides assistance to internal and external customers.  Interprets requests for information; conducts research; consults with other section or agency personnel to draft written responses to basic taxability questions. Responds to phone calls. 

       Develops, reviews and evaluates division’s tax related web content.

       Drafts basic rules and rule amendments to reflect changes in legislation, hearings decisions, court cases, or agency policy in assigned tax.

       Develops and presents basic training classes to internal and external customers, reviews, and evaluates training presentation; develop course outlines, training aids, and class materials.  Conducts entry-level to intermediate tax courses.

       Completes special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.

Attorney

The Tax Policy Attorney:

       Researches, Interprets and advises on tax statutes, rules, and policies regarding state tax for taxpayers, tax professionals, state officials, and agency personnel.

       Provides assistance to internal and external customers. 

       Interprets requests for information; conducts research; consults with other section or agency personnel to draft written responses to basic taxability questions.

       Responds to phone calls. 

       Drafts basic rules and rule amendments to reflect changes in legislation, hearings decisions, court cases, or agency policy in assigned tax.

       Develops, reviews and evaluates division’s tax related web content to reflect changes in legislation, hearings decisions, court cases, or agency policies.

       Develops and presents basic training classes to internal and external customers, reviews, and evaluates training presentation; develop course outlines, training aids, and class materials. 

       Conducts entry-level to intermediate tax courses.

       Completes special projects and performs other 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

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

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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.

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.

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

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.