The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texas' website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/ .

Benefits

To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year

- Telework options for eligible positions

- Flexible work schedules

- Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w

- 401(k), 457(b) and Roth

- Health premiums are 100% paid for full-time employees

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Wellness and Exercise Leave

- Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/ . To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance .

General Description

The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking a Financial Analyst III to perform highly complex (senior-level) budget and financial analysis work. Major responsibilities include compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating budget and financial data; preparing reports and responding to inquiries; and recommending appropriate solutions to resolve budget and financial problems. This position works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Duties

- Assists in the development, analysis, and monitoring of department budgets.

- Provides advice and assistance on the preparation and approval of proposed budget amendments.

- Conducts Monthly Financial Reviews of assigned department budgets.

- Analyzes and reviews budget and financial data for accuracy and conformance with state statutes and agency goals.

- Participates in the development of grant proposals and prepares and submits invoices for federal reimbursement of state expenditures.

- Develops and implements internal budget and financial policies and procedures.

- Provides interpretation of technical questions related to financial compliance with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.

- Performs related work as assigned.

- This position may require some travel.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or a related field.

- Two (2) years of experience in professional financial analysis and budgetary work.

- Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

- Three (3) years of experience in a financial capacity and familiarity with the common standard concepts, practices, and procedures.

- USAS for state accounting systems.

- CAPPS Financials for state accounting systems.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Knowledge of financial analyses and budgeting procedures of state agencies, including financial coding and document entry.

- Skill in computer operations, in applicable software, and in accounting software.

- Ability to perform and interpret budget and financial analyses.

- Ability to interpret statutes.

- Ability to analyze, evaluate, and summarize budget and financial records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules, and regulations.

- Ability to prepare reports and correspondence regarding findings.

- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Work Hours:

Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our agency offers alternative schedules for employees, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels and standard hours of operation are maintained. The Commission may also offer telework in accordance with the agency's approved Telework Plan. Alternate work schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

Remarks

- There is one available position.

- Official transcripts, DD214 or DD1300, copies of license/certifications, or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of the job offer.

- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

- Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment.

THE RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Notifications to applicants are sent electronically to the email address you provide.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age

or disability in employment or in the provision of services.

The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco-free workplace.