Accounts Examiner I

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level accounts examination work, including examining and auditing operating reports and financial accounting records and collecting fees, taxes, or penalties. Works under close supervision with minimal latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Examines records, tax reports, and supporting documentation submitted by taxpayers and their representatives; checks calculations, tax rates, and payments; and prepares corrected tax reports. Contacts taxpayers to obtain reports, collects amounts due, and enforces tax laws. Responds to taxpayer inquiries and provides guidance about regulations, legal requirements, and taxpayers’ rights, privileges, and responsibilities. May compile reports, assist state agencies with payment documents, compute special tax rates, and correct tax reports.

Audits taxpayers’ financial records to establish tax liability and reports irregularities. Reviews and applies relevant laws, rules, manuals, policies, and procedures, and assists with processing, examining, editing, and updating taxpayer accounts. Performs other duties as assigned.

The role is based in a standard office environment and is expected to work in the office. Situational or hybrid telework may be available after the initial probationary period, subject to a secure, dedicated workspace, internet access, reliable availability during regular business hours, and participation in meetings and collaboration through Microsoft Teams or similar platforms.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent; experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license, if applicable.
• Knowledge of state tax laws, rules, and regulations, and of accounting and auditing procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of State of Texas government procedures and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
• Skill using computers and PC-based software, preferably Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to evaluate documents, conduct examinations, and prepare concise reports; devise solutions; follow instructions; attend to detail; and maintain accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal explanations and correspondence; gather and analyze accurate, relevant information; and evaluate documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to work independently, meet critical deadlines, manage overlapping deadlines and multiple tasks under pressure, and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to implement administrative procedures and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with agency personnel and the public in person, by telephone, and electronically.
• Ability to complete division or agency training to enhance job-related skills.
• For telework, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule, and be available during regular business hours for meetings and group collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Examine taxpayer records, tax reports, and supporting documentation; review calculations, tax rates, and payments; and prepare corrected tax reports.
• Contact taxpayers to secure tax reports, collect taxes, fees, or penalties due, and enforce tax laws.
• Answer taxpayer inquiries and explain applicable regulations, legal requirements, and taxpayers’ rights, privileges, and responsibilities.
• Compile monthly or special reports as needed.
• Assist state agencies with payment documents and assist with computing special tax rates or correcting tax reports.
• Audit taxpayers’ financial records to establish tax liability and report irregularities detected during audits.
• Review and apply laws, rules, manuals, policies, and procedures in daily operations.
• Assist with processing, examining, editing, and updating taxpayer accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED