Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046110You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046110Please 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 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.Clickhereto see an inside look at the Texas Comptrollers office.About The DivisionJoin the Budget Internal Accounting team as a Budget Analyst! Work involves examining, reviewing and analyzing financial data, including operating budgets, procurements and staffing information, to formulate expenditure forecasts and determine trends; compiling, interpreting, analyzing and reconciling statistics and reports relating to budgetary activities to resolve financial issues and make recommendations; preparing and revising operating budgets and appropriation requests; and communicating technical advice and assistance on budgetary matters to agency management staff.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.Qualifications: Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree.2 years of progressive experience preparing, maintaining, and analyzing a complex agency wide budget or performing financial analyst work at a Texas state agency.1 year of experience with Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel Financials System (CAPPS).Preferred QualificationsBachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.Verbal and written communication skills that include complex correspondence, English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.Experience with Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel Human Resources System.Experience with preparation of a state agency Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR).SubstitutionsOne additional year of experience preparing, maintaining, and analyzing a complex agency wide budget or performing financial analyst work at a Texas state agency may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEmployees 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 thi role you will:Analyzes trends, tracks, and projects future expenditures and budgetary needs.Reviews requests for additional funds or resource reallocation, evaluates justification, recommends actions and answer inquiries on budget/resource related matters.Analyzes and examines operating budgets, expenditure patterns, and cost drivers to determine whether funds have been appropriately allocated.Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy, proper comptroller object code and PCA account coding, availability of funds, and appropriateness of expense through CAPPS (Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System) Financials.Monitors and maintains assigned division budget. This includes, but not limited to, managing all aspects of the division budget such as tracking personnel actions, tracking requisitions and expenditures, and reviewing outstanding encumbrances, requesting purchase order and voucher maintenance.Assists in the preparation of monthly forecasts, CAPPS ledger entries, and reviews personnel actions for approval by team lead.Informs management in a timely manner of budget deviations, problems, and events likely to affect operations; explains causes of the events and estimates the effect on the divisions operations and the agencys resources.Assists in the maintenance of CAPPS, Excel, and other databases of budget data related to activity of assigned divisions.Assists in the preparation of the Legislative Appropriations Request.Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget and communicates with and distributes the division operating budget to assigned division(s).Distribute required reports to division management that reflects spending.Assists with special projects as needed.Create ad hoc reports in Excel for management review, ensuring data accuracy and timely delivery.Performs 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 offeringIf 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 PREFERENCETo 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)