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https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047353&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

About the Texas Lottery Commission
Our Mission Statement: The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the State of Texas through the responsible management and sale of entertaining lottery products. The Texas Lottery will incorporate the highest standard of security, integrity, and responsible gaming principles, set and achieve challenging goals, provide quality customer service and utilize a team approach.

Texas Lottery Commission is a great place to work!
Our headquarters is located on the new Texas Capital Mall in the George H.W. Bush Building directly across from the Bob Bullock Museum and across from the University of Texas. We have multiple field offices across the state. We provide free parking for all our employees.

We offer competitive compensation, including merit increases for outstanding performance; longevity payments after two years; opportunities for hybrid work from home for qualifying positions; generous paid leave; health insurance; dental and vision insurance; numerous state and federal holidays; tuition assistance; state employee discounts; 401(k) and 457 and a cash balance pension for employees entering state service after September 1, 2022.

Job Summary:
Performs highly complex (senior-level) accounts examination work. Work involves examining and auditing reports and financial accounting records; collecting fees, taxes, or penalties; investigating account discrepancies; and preparing reports and letters. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports to the CBOD Deputy Director with daily office activity and assignments coordinated by the Licensing and Accounting Services Coordinator in the Charitable Bingo Operations Division. This is a hybrid position and not a 100% teleworking position.

Qualifications:
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or GED equivalent is required. (Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting or a related field is preferred.)
• Three years experience in accounting or auditing is required. (Thirty (30) semester hours of college credit may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.)
• Two years experience in accounts examination work is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is required.
• Experience with accounting software is preferred.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as workload may require.
• Experience in interpreting state laws, rules, and regulations is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of state fees and tax laws, rules, and regulations and of accounting and auditing procedures and techniques.
• Skill in the use of personal computers to include word processing and spreadsheet software applications (i.e., Word or Excel), including preparing letters, reconciliations, charts, and graphs.
• Ability to analyze reports and data with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and prepare correspondence regarding findings supported by detailed analysis.
• Ability to organize and maintain files and records.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with others, both in person and on the telephone.
• Will be required to complete division or Commission training to enhance job-related skills.
• Will be required to become proficient in operation of all specialized equipment and software related to job duties, personal computers, BOSS, CAMP, and other software applications.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; work under deadlines; and operate standard office equipment and computer software.
• Ability to manually lift file boxes weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure of deadlines.

Essential Job Functions:
• Processes forms and documentation submitted by bingo organizations including:
o Examines records, forms, reports, and documentation for accuracy of computations, rates, fees, and payments and completeness of the required forms.
o Enters data and updates organization’s accounts in agency’s systems.
o Contacts organizations and coordinates with other agency sections/departments to resolve accounting edit or account issues.
o Requests original or amended forms or reports from organizations and collects fees or penalties due.
• Analyzes, reconciles, and completes source documents in support of automated systems. Reconciliations include such items as exceptions, bonds, non-filers, adjustments, bingo prize fees and charitable distributions.
• Verifies, reviews, and audits checks and documents received in the mailroom.
• Processes, sorts, and mails reports and system generated and manually prepared letters to organizations.
• Researches accounts and prepares letters to help enforce state laws using various statutory collection tools such as payee holds, bond forfeitures, and/or suspension of licenses.
• Receives incoming calls, answers inquiries, and provides guidance concerning accounting forms, department operations or regulations, and legal requirements.
• Performs collections on insufficient checks and delinquent or problematic accounts.
• Maintains systems and use of internal control procedures to promote accuracy and determines compliance with agency policies, plans, and procedures and state and federal statutes.
• Analyzes and recommends improvements, adaptations, or revisions to policies and procedures.
• Assists in developing, reviewing, and/or updating procedures for accounting department functions and applicable division procedures.
• May perform system testing.
• Performs related work as assigned.

The Texas Lottery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be completed online through CAPPS Recruit by 11:59 p.m. on the posting’s closing date. When a job opening is posted Open Until Filled, it is best to apply as quickly as possible, as the posting may close or be placed on hold at any time with or without prior notification.

All applicants must submit a thoroughly completed on-line application through CAPPS Recruit, answering all applicable questions, whether starred with an asterisk or not. Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Instructions for completing the on-line State of Texas Application for Employment can be found here:
https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/About_Us/Employment_Opportunities/how_to_apply.html

Please be aware that additional information or documents will not be accepted for purposes of determining eligibility after the closing date.

Applications will NOT be accepted via mail, hand delivery, fax or email.

Qualified applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the agency. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in the 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.

All candidates recommended for a position will be subject to an extensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. The State Lottery Act contains provisions that set out causes for rejection if applicable. All positions are employment at will.

Inquiries regarding the status of an application will be answered as time and agency resources allow.

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION
In accordance with legislation effective September 1, 1999, male candidates aged 18 to 25 are required to show proof of selective service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office.

E-VERIFY
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.