Comptroller - Revenue Estimating Intern

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Jan 22, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on May 31
Off-cycle Internship
Banking & Finance
Austin

Requirements

Education:
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as a Junior or Senior or a recent graduate within one year.
Preferred Education:
Currently enrolled or recent graduate within one year of an accredited college or university with a minimum of 60 semester hours completed in public administration, government, public policy, statistics, economics, social science, finance, business, or related field.
Experience:
Work or School experience in research and planning, data analysis and/or policy development relating to general government programs.
Preferred Experience:
One year of experience in research and planning, data analysis and/or policy development relating to general government programs.
Skill in:
Skill in the use of a computer and office equipment.
Effectively conveying information and encouraging an exchange of ideas.
Identifying, defining, and solving problems.
Ability to:
Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of state employees, taxpayers, and other members of the public.
Follow all agency confidentiality, privacy, and information security policies and procedures.
Appropriately store, secure, and protect sensitive records and other confidential documents and data in accordance with the agency’s certified Records Retention Schedule.
Seek guidance and clarification from relevant agency specialists when potential confidential issues arise.
Use discretion and appropriate judgement in communicating confidential and sensitive information.
Work with others to achieve a common goal.
Adjust to changing workplace demands.
Meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.
Effectively demonstrate skill and ability to perform the specific job duties and tasks as defined by a job description.
Be dependable, meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

Responsibilities

Produces and proofs correspondence, reports, summaries, manuals, records, and other related forms. Assembles, organizes, and tabulates data and performs calculations.
Ensures accuracy, consistency and effectiveness by reviewing, editing, and proofing data and various reports and materials for internal and external use.
Performs data entry and retrieval.
May prepare charts, graphs, and tables.
Performs other related work as assigned.

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

We write the checks and keep the books, but we’re more than just numbers.

Government

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1835

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts manages funds for the world’s 10th largest economy, processes millions of paper and electronic tax returns each year and continually searches for innovative solutions to streamline operations at one of Texas’ largest state agencies. Dedicated Comptroller employees work hard every day to ensure Texas taxpayers get the best possible government at the lowest possible cost. The Texas Comptroller's office was originally created by the Texas provisional government in 1835. The Comptroller is the chief steward of the state’s finances, acting as tax collector, chief accountant, chief revenue estimator and chief treasurer for all of state government, in addition to administering a number of other programs.