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Culture
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. If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
General description
Join the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company as a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst! Work involves administering financial processes and systems; preparing, analyzing, and evaluating financial data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending and implementing appropriate action to resolve financial and regulatory problems. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or University with major course work in accounting or finance.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting/examination, accounting or auditing. Must be proficient user of an IBM compatible personal computer and Microsoft Office and have significant financial or accounting software experience.
Licenses / Certifications:
- Certified Public Accountant preferred
In this role you will:
- Work with all finance division teams to ensure daily operations are completed timely and accurately. May assist with Securities and Fund Settlement activities, including posting, reconciling and reporting of information. May assist with all back-office functions such as investment transaction posting and reconciliation. May assist the Financial Accounting and Reporting team to ensure all accounting information is accurate, reconciled and complete.
- Oversee and/or performs the analysis of financial records of the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (Trust Company) to identify operating trends and business practices and procedures to ensure that the Trust Company is operating on a cost-recovery basis, including a preparation of operating budget, analysis of billing and revenue trends, and analysis of expenditure trends and any significant variances.
- Work with third-party entities hired by the Trust Company monitors performance, regulatory and contractual compliance and financial reporting. Ensures performance and deliverables adhere to contracts.
- Assist with financial reporting of the Finance Division, including facilitation of annual audits of Trust Company, TexPool, TexPool Prime, SWIFT, and Tobacco Fund, as well as providing expertise to Finance Division team as needed regarding the governmental accounting and financial reporting standards.
- Assist with the Trust Company’s administration of performance incentive pay plan, including inputs for plan design, comparisons with other agency plans, reviews of quarter participant certifications, and calculations of annual award amounts for individual participants.
- Performs other related work as assigned, including:
- Suggestions for operational or financial improvements of the agency
- Special projects, examinations or investigations
- Communication of issues identified and solutions recommended.
- Presentation at meetings, conferences and committees, as requested
Qualifications
Have Knowledge of:
- Financial analysis and techniques.
- Investment transactions and related accounting.
- Banking, trust or settlement services.
- Auditing and accounting standards and techniques of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Financial and industry terminology and practices.
- Business operating procedures, management controls, and internal reporting techniques.
- General ledger accounting and systems; USAS, MIP Fund Accounting, CAPPS; and
- Laws, regulations, internal policies, control processes, sound fiduciary principles and reporting activities in a trust company environment.
Skill in:
- Effectively managing team activities and day to day operations to meet division and agency goals .
- Effectively conveying information and encouraging an exchange of ideas. (Communication)
- Identifying, defining, and solving problems. (Problem Solving)
Ability to:
- Create an environment that fosters excellent performance by demonstrating a high level of integrity, strong work ethic and commitment to meet deadlines.
- Enhance employee performance by motivating, coaching, mentoring and rewarding employees to ensure opportunities for professional growth.
- Effectively manage people and personnel actions by providing clear expectations, constructive feedback and presenting challenging assignments.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of state employees, taxpayers, and other members of the public. (Security and Privacy)
- Follow all agency confidentiality, privacy, and information security policies and procedures. (Security and Privacy)
- Appropriately store, secure, and protect sensitive records and other confidential documents and data in accordance with the agency’s certified Records Retention Schedule. (Security and Privacy)
- Seek guidance and clarification from relevant agency specialists when potential confidential issues arise. (Security and Privacy)
- Use discretion and appropriate judgement in communicating confidential and sensitive information. (Security and Privacy)
- Work with others to achieve a common goal. (Teamwork)
- Adjust to changing workplace demands. (Adaptability)
- Meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers. (Customer Service)
- Effectively demonstrate skill and ability to perform the specific job duties and tasks as defined by a job description. (Technical Competence)
- Be dependable, meet deadlines and produce high-quality work. (Workload Management/Productivity)
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $7,917.00 - $10,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78701