TCEQ - Financial Analyst I (Financial Reimbursement Section) (STATEWIDE)

Are you an experienced Financial Analyst, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ’s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our Air Grants Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Compile reimbursement requests (and related documents) submitted by TERP grantees, review financial data, and verify the eligibility of grantee expenditures to be reimbursed TCEQ. Ensure reimbursement requests are processed in accordance with applicable statutes, rule, guideline, and/or contractual requirement. May complete secondary reviews of reimbursement requests to ensure accuracy.

• Provide assistance to TERP grantees who are preparing to submit requests for reimbursement. Assist grantees in addressing any deficiencies after a request for reimbursement has been submitted.

• Perform data entry into databases and designated spreadsheets for each reimbursement request in accordance with established division best practices and/or standard operating procedures. Prepare ad-hoc reports in response to management requests and/or stakeholder inquiries.

• Assist management in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to the review and processing of grantee requests for reimbursement.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with reviewing and processing requests for reimbursement for a grant or contract.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, business, public administration, or a related field, plus six months of full-time experience in lending, credit analysis, financial analysis, budget analysis, or financial regulatory work. Completion of an internship in the areas listed may substitute for the required experience.

OR

Certification as a public accountant (CPA).

Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.

TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK:

See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.

CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES

This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Financial Analyst I state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Financial Analyst I series.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Grants Division.

BENEFITS

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA

• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes

• Professional development opportunities

• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state

• Wellness Program and Activities

• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ

• Work-Life Balance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.