Comptroller - Tax Auditor I - III McAllen Audit Office
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · McAllen, TX · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
We need to produce HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use for each section heading. Only include sections where posting has real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, application instructions, etc. Must preserve substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
- Agency Information: includes description of agency, culture, etc. Could be "About the role"? Actually "About The Division" is a section. Also "Agency Information" includes description of agency, culture, flexible scheduling, etc. Could be "About the role" maybe.
- Responsibilities: The bullet list under "In This Role You Will" (list of duties). That's responsibilities.
- Requirements/Qualifications: There's "Qualifications - External Minimum Qualifications:" with details. Also "Licenses/Certifications". Also "Important Notes To The Candidate" includes salary contingent, CPA transfer, interview process, background check, military preference, etc. Some of that is not strictly qualifications but notes. Could be part of Requirements.
- Skills: Not explicitly listed but could infer from responsibilities? Probably not.
- Benefits: There's mention of flexible scheduling, personal development opportunities, travel reimbursement, etc. Also "We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance." Also "Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training." Also "Travel reimbursement is provided for business needs." Also "All auditors are required to attend yearly audit training, which has been approved by the Texas CPA Association and counts towards Continuing Professional Education Credit for those who are Certified Public Accountants." That could be benefits.
- Pay: Salary range given: "Texas: $5,416.67 - $6,562.50 Tax Auditor I - $5,416.67 Tax Auditor II - $5,958.33 Tax Auditor III - $6,562.50". Also "Salary and the entry level position will be commensurate based on knowledge of Texas tax law and tax compliance auditing experience on a case-by-case basis." Also "Salary is contingent upon qualifications." So we have pay info.
- Schedule: "In-office work is required for the first six months while you complete Basic Audit Training... Teleworking is permitted after the initial six months of training, per Audit Division's policies." Also "We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance." So schedule info.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience" etc. But we have actual numbers. So include Pay section with those numbers.
We must not include sections with placeholder like "not specified". So we include only those with real content.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll structure:
for each section heading. Only include sections where posting has real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, application instructions, etc. Must preserve substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key sections:
- Agency Information: includes description of agency, culture, etc. Could be "About the role"? Actually "About The Division" is a section. Also "Agency Information" includes description of agency, culture, flexible scheduling, etc. Could be "About the role" maybe.
- Responsibilities: The bullet list under "In This Role You Will" (list of duties). That's responsibilities.
- Requirements/Qualifications: There's "Qualifications - External Minimum Qualifications:" with details. Also "Licenses/Certifications". Also "Important Notes To The Candidate" includes salary contingent, CPA transfer, interview process, background check, military preference, etc. Some of that is not strictly qualifications but notes. Could be part of Requirements.
- Skills: Not explicitly listed but could infer from responsibilities? Probably not.
- Benefits: There's mention of flexible scheduling, personal development opportunities, travel reimbursement, etc. Also "We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance." Also "Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training." Also "Travel reimbursement is provided for business needs." Also "All auditors are required to attend yearly audit training, which has been approved by the Texas CPA Association and counts towards Continuing Professional Education Credit for those who are Certified Public Accountants." That could be benefits.
- Pay: Salary range given: "Texas: $5,416.67 - $6,562.50 Tax Auditor I - $5,416.67 Tax Auditor II - $5,958.33 Tax Auditor III - $6,562.50". Also "Salary and the entry level position will be commensurate based on knowledge of Texas tax law and tax compliance auditing experience on a case-by-case basis." Also "Salary is contingent upon qualifications." So we have pay info.
- Schedule: "In-office work is required for the first six months while you complete Basic Audit Training... Teleworking is permitted after the initial six months of training, per Audit Division's policies." Also "We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance." So schedule info.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience" etc. But we have actual numbers. So include Pay section with those numbers.
We must not include sections with placeholder like "not specified". So we include only those with real content.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
We'll structure:
About the role
maybe combine agency info and division description.
But we have "About The Division" and "Agency Information". Could combine into About the role.
We'll put
paragraphs. Then
Responsibilities
with- list of duties from "In This Role You Will". Need to preserve all substantive info; each sentence is a duty. We'll break into list items.
Then
Qualifications
with- for minimum qualifications and licenses/certifications.
Also maybe include "Important Notes To The Candidate" as part of Qualifications or separate? Could be part of Requirements. But we already have Qualifications. Could add a section "Requirements" for notes like background check, military preference, interview score, etc. However the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we have both Requirements and Qualifications separate. We need to decide what goes where.
Typically Requirements: eligibility, background check, etc. Qualifications: education, experience, certifications.
Thus:
- Requirements: include items like "Must be eligible to work in the United States", "Criminal background check and verification of employment will be conducted", "Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration during the interview process. An interview score of 75% of the total points is considered a passing score", "Candidates that applied and were interviewed within the past twelve (12) months, will not be re-interviewed. Your previous interview scores are still valid.", "Military preference: need to provide proof", "Applications submitted through Work In Texas must complete supplemental questions", maybe also "Salary is contingent upon qualifications." but that's more Pay.
- Qualifications: education requirements, experience for higher levels, licenses/certifications (driver's license, auto insurance, 36 months driving record).
- Skills: Not explicitly listed; maybe we can omit if no specific content. The instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content. So we skip Skills if none.
- Benefits: flexible scheduling, personal development workshops, travel reimbursement, yearly audit training CPE credit.
- Pay: salary ranges.
- Schedule: in-office first six months, telework after, flexible scheduling, travel approx every 3 weeks to training centers.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Remove those lines.
We must not include application instructions like "Click here to see an inside look..." maybe that's okay as part of About the role? It's a link; but it's not substantive? Might be considered navigation? It's a link to see inside look; maybe we can keep as part of About the role? It's not boilerplate; it's a link to internal look. Could keep but it's not essential. Safer to omit? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller's office" is maybe navigation/link; could be considered navigation. Safer to omit.
Also "We endeavor to maintain timely communication..." is boilerplate about application status; remove.
Also "Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice..." remove.
Also "We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly." remove.
Also "Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact?" maybe keep as part of About the role? It's motivational; could be considered boilerplate? Might be okay to keep as part of agency culture description. But it's not substantive info about role. Might be considered fluff. Safer to omit? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. That sentence is not substantive about role; it's a call to action. Could be considered boilerplate. I'd remove.
Similarly "If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!" remove.
"Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's Office." That's culture description; could be kept as part of About the role.
"We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!" keep.
"The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state." keep.
"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." keep.
"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." keep.
"Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training." keep (benefits).
"We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance." keep (benefits and schedule).
"Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller's office" remove (navigation).
Now "About The Division" section: keep.
Now "In This Role You Will" list: keep as responsibilities.
Now "Important Notes To The Candidate": we need to parse.
- Salary is contingent upon qualifications. (Pay)
- CPA employees in the same job classification, if selected, will be laterally transferred with no increase in salary. (maybe Pay/Notes)
- If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. (This is application instruction about accommodation; could be considered application instruction; maybe remove? It's about interview process; but it's not boilerplate? It's a request for accommodation; could be considered part of Requirements? Might be kept as note. However instruction says remove application instructions. This is about interview accommodation request; could be considered application instruction. Safer to remove? But it's substantive info about accommodation process. Might be considered relevant. I'd keep maybe under Requirements.
- Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration during the interview process. An interview score of 75% of the total points is considered a passing score and will allow Audit Management to select top candidates for the hiring process. (Requirements)
- A criminal background check and verification of employment will be conducted. (Requirements)
- Candidates that applied and were interviewed within the past twelve (12) months, will not be re-interviewed. Your previous interview scores are still valid. (Requirements)
- MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. (Requirements)
- https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. (This is links/resources; maybe navigation; could be removed as it's not substantive about role.)
- Applications Submitted Through Work In Texas Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. (Application instruction; remove.)
- 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. (EEO boilerplate; remove.)
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position. 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. (Eligibility to work in US; that's a requirement; keep.)
Thus we keep some notes.
Now we need to format.
We'll produce:
About the role
... paragraphs combining agency info and division description.
Responsibilities
- ... each duty.
Requirements
- ... eligibility, background check, interview score, military preference, etc.
Qualifications
- ... education requirements, experience for higher levels, licenses/certifications.
Benefits
- for minimum qualifications and licenses/certifications.
Also maybe include "Important Notes To The Candidate" as part of Qualifications or separate? Could be part of Requirements. But we already have Qualifications. Could add a section "Requirements" for notes like background check, military preference, interview score, etc. However the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we have both Requirements and Qualifications separate. We need to decide what goes where.
Typically Requirements: eligibility, background check, etc. Qualifications: education, experience, certifications.
Thus:
- Requirements: include items like "Must be eligible to work in the United States", "Criminal background check and verification of employment will be conducted", "Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration during the interview process. An interview score of 75% of the total points is considered a passing score", "Candidates that applied and were interviewed within the past twelve (12) months, will not be re-interviewed. Your previous interview scores are still valid.", "Military preference: need to provide proof", "Applications submitted through Work In Texas must complete supplemental questions", maybe also "Salary is contingent upon qualifications." but that's more Pay.
- Qualifications: education requirements, experience for higher levels, licenses/certifications (driver's license, auto insurance, 36 months driving record).
- Skills: Not explicitly listed; maybe we can omit if no specific content. The instruction says include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content. So we skip Skills if none.
- Benefits: flexible scheduling, personal development workshops, travel reimbursement, yearly audit training CPE credit.
- Pay: salary ranges.
- Schedule: in-office first six months, telework after, flexible scheduling, travel approx every 3 weeks to training centers.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Remove those lines.
We must not include application instructions like "Click here to see an inside look..." maybe that's okay as part of About the role? It's a link; but it's not substantive? Might be considered navigation? It's a link to see inside look; maybe we can keep as part of About the role? It's not boilerplate; it's a link to internal look. Could keep but it's not essential. Safer to omit? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller's office" is maybe navigation/link; could be considered navigation. Safer to omit.
Also "We endeavor to maintain timely communication..." is boilerplate about application status; remove.
Also "Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice..." remove.
Also "We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly." remove.
Also "Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact?" maybe keep as part of About the role? It's motivational; could be considered boilerplate? Might be okay to keep as part of agency culture description. But it's not substantive info about role. Might be considered fluff. Safer to omit? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. That sentence is not substantive about role; it's a call to action. Could be considered boilerplate. I'd remove.
Similarly "If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!" remove.
"Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's Office." That's culture description; could be kept as part of About the role.
"We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!" keep.
"The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state." keep.
"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." keep.
"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." keep.
"Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training." keep (benefits).
"We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance." keep (benefits and schedule).
"Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller's office" remove (navigation).
Now "About The Division" section: keep.
Now "In This Role You Will" list: keep as responsibilities.
Now "Important Notes To The Candidate": we need to parse.
- Salary is contingent upon qualifications. (Pay)
- CPA employees in the same job classification, if selected, will be laterally transferred with no increase in salary. (maybe Pay/Notes)
- If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. (This is application instruction about accommodation; could be considered application instruction; maybe remove? It's about interview process; but it's not boilerplate? It's a request for accommodation; could be considered part of Requirements? Might be kept as note. However instruction says remove application instructions. This is about interview accommodation request; could be considered application instruction. Safer to remove? But it's substantive info about accommodation process. Might be considered relevant. I'd keep maybe under Requirements.
- Applicants may be asked to participate in a skills demonstration during the interview process. An interview score of 75% of the total points is considered a passing score and will allow Audit Management to select top candidates for the hiring process. (Requirements)
- A criminal background check and verification of employment will be conducted. (Requirements)
- Candidates that applied and were interviewed within the past twelve (12) months, will not be re-interviewed. Your previous interview scores are still valid. (Requirements)
- MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. (Requirements)
- https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. (This is links/resources; maybe navigation; could be removed as it's not substantive about role.)
- Applications Submitted Through Work In Texas Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. (Application instruction; remove.)
- 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. (EEO boilerplate; remove.)
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position. 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. (Eligibility to work in US; that's a requirement; keep.)
Thus we keep some notes.
Now we need to format.
We'll produce: