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Comptroller - Revenue Estimating Summer Intern

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Headquarters
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Comptroller - Revenue Estimating Summer Intern

 

Job description

TEMPORARY POSITION
Summer Internship Position will begin June 1, 2025 and end August 8, 2025 (40 hours per week).


PLEASE NOTE: 
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. We do not offer housing support however, if you live outside of Austin area and need assistance with housing referrals or housing search support, contact us at 512-475-5310.

 

**Candidates are highly encouraged to officially apply through the company's application system at:

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00047573


 

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

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. 

Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office! Click here to see a video from the Revenue Estimating Division. 

 

General description
Join the Texas Comptroller’s Office as a Revenue Estimating Intern! Work involves performing routine (journey-level) work in areas such as statistics, mail processing, or financial analysis. Work involves compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, transporting documents, and maintaining files. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Apply today and help the Comptroller’s office keep the Texas economy strong.


Work Hours

Office hours are 8 hours a day, and may range between 7am to 6pm, 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. May occasionally work evenings, weekends, or holidays. Hours may change based on business needs. Teleworking may be considered if certain conditions are met. Applicant will be required to work in the office up to 3 days per week (days may vary). The applicant may need to report to the office with little notice, as business necessitates. Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as a Junior or Senior or a recent graduate within one year.
  • Work or School experience in research and planning, data analysis and/or policy development relating to general government programs.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.
  • One year of experience in research and planning, data analysis and/or policy development relating to general government programs.

 


SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties.  It requires extensive computer, telephone, and client/customer contact.  The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies.  It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.  Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.  Also, this position requires the incumbent must be able to ride elevator; must be able to carry laptop home for on-call duties, must be able to sit for hours at one time, must be able to work on a pc keying program changes as a repetitive function.

Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.

 


In this role you will: 

  • 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.

 Have Knowledge of:

  • Microsoft data tools, concepts and technologies.
  • Knowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; and of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures.
  • Government transparency and accountability trends;
  • Economics, public policy, social services, government, statistics; and
  • Effective written communication strategies and approaches.

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. 

 

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.

 

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

 

Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.