Comptroller- SDPVS Data Analyst

Comptroller- SDPVS Data Analyst

The Comptroller's office is seeking SDPVS Data Analysts in the Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD). This role performs journey-level consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves examining and auditing Reports of Property Value from local taxing entities; analyzing certified appraisal roll records; verifying data submitted; providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, local taxing units, and local governmental agencies.

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Work Hours:

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. This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in accounting, auditing, or data analysis. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting or business and two years of experience developing Access database applications or complex Excel spreadsheets. One additional year of full-time work experience in accounting, auditing, or data analysis may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).

In this role you will:
Analyzes and evaluates electronic submissions of appraisal roll records and examines Reports of Property Value for accuracy and completeness. Analyzes and adjusts reports based on supporting documentation, historical information analysis and/or projections. Acts as liaison with county appraisal districts, county tax offices, school districts, and special taxing jurisdictions on matters pertaining to the School District Property Value Study. Analyzes and evaluates school district audit requests to determine whether to adjust values for recertification to the Texas Education Agency.

Prepares and sends audit correspondence, maintains logs, spreadsheets, and files. Analyzes and evaluates self-report protests and supporting documentation to determine whether to adjust values for certification to the Texas Education Agency. Prepares recommendations for authorized officials and updates database. Maintains expertise in property tax laws and agency rules and procedures as they relate to Reports of Property Value and their audits.

May analyze legislation for impact to program. May recommend and/or coordinate activities to increase program efficiency. May assist in developing policies and procedures. May test new systems. Attends training as required and may train others. Assists in data collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials for open records requests. Completes special projects. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.