:Computer and Mathematical
:Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week:40.00
:5,666.67–6,666.67(Monthly)
:Mar 6, 2023, 12:54:54 PM
Description
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. This position is with our Financial Management Department.
The Financial Reporting Analyst performs highly complex (senior-level) financial analysis and regulatory work. Work involves compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory problems. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
In order to receive Veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD #214 is required at the time of interview.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the GLO’s Financial Management team. To be successful the candidate must model the GLO’s competencies of Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork, Innovation and Proficiency.
Benefits
- Free Parking
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance – State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employee’s premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
- Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
- Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
- Telework Policy
Essential Job Elements
EVALUATION AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES to include but not limited to:
1. Direct, develop, initiate, and evaluate financial processes for improvement and innovation.
2. Develop, review, and recommend project proposals to management.
3. Develop project plans including scope, timelines, milestones, and contingency planning utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals.
4. Develop and implement plans to communicate project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
ANALYSIS AND IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES to include but not limited to:
1. Analyze and review financial data and assist in administering financial processes and systems developed to automate and build efficiencies.
2. Develop and implement internal financial procedures with a focus on automation and efficiency while ensuring compliance with established requirements, laws, and regulations; ensuring completeness of data.
3. Provide implementation analysis and ongoing review as required.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES to include but not limited to:
1. Develops and maintains comprehensive sources of examination-related policies and procedures.
2. Recommend and implement agency accounting and financial policies and procedures in accordance with statute and professionally accepted standards.
3. Assist in the planning, development, coordination, and review of guidelines, procedures, policies, and rules.
4. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures, including the agency’s standards of conduct.
5. Professionally and effectively represent Financial Reporting and Accounting at meetings and collaboration efforts with those external to the division.
TRAINING AND DOCUMENTATION ACTIVITIES to include but not limited to:
1. Create documentation procedures to capture and manage changes in financial processes.
2. Prepare training guides, user manuals, and reference materials for developed or improved processes and systems.
3. Plan, develop, and present group and individual training sessions, as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business information systems, or related fields.
Three (3) years of full-time development, financial analysis, review of financial data and applicable business activity.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate on the application relevant experience and education that would qualify him/her for the job.
Note: May be required to periodically work hours greater than 40 hours per week and on weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in designing and implementing financial process improvements, leveraging available technology resources.
- Experience utilizing databases and spreadsheets to analyze and report on large data sets.
- Experience with the Comptroller of Public Accounts Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) or Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), laws and regulations pertaining to fiscal operations.
- Proficiency with the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS) or Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
- Proficiency with spreadsheet, database and word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.)
- Emphasis on analytical ability to identify problems and formulate appropriate resolutions.
- Strong organizational skills with aptitude for detail.
- Ability to plan, organize, and maintain procedures and coordinate accounting operations and documentation; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to pay attention to details, organize and prioritize changing work loads, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the employee to primarily perform non-sedentary work; mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties including extensive moving upon and traveling across uneven surfaces, rough terrain and/or desolate areas; normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies; marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements; constant use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones; the ability to move about the office to access file cabinets and office machinery; requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; ability to move and transport records, documents, boxes and all related information, materials and tools, weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and/or steer a boat as needed; the ability to work outside and adapt to adverse weather conditions to include sea, sky and land environments; the ability to work under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others; and the ability to remain stationary for long periods of time when commuting to and from assigned destination and when traveling on state business including field work and training assignments.
