Description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu .

Lone Star College System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations: The Woodlands and University Park. Both are sites for multiple administrative departments and systemwide training programs.

The address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Analyst II, Treasury - Tax and Debt supports financial planning by collecting, validating, and analyzing property tax data to ensure accurate and supportable revenue estimates. The Analyst contributes to the development of property tax revenue projections by compiling data, maintaining analytical models and spreadsheets, and assisting in variance analysis.

The role also monitors outstanding debt obligations, including tracking bond balances and verification of scheduled debt service payments. The Analyst supports financial analysis, compliance, and reporting requirements by compiling detailed and accurate documentation and assisting with required financial reports and schedules.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs data collection, entry, validation, analysis, and ongoing maintenance of property tax datasets sourced from county tax offices, appraisal districts, and related entities; ensures data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and integrity through systematic review and reconciliation processes
2. Maintains and updates analytical spreadsheets and supporting documentation used in tax revenue forecasting and modeling; supports the preparation and compilation of Truth-in-Taxation (TNT) materials and related reporting deliverables, ensuring data accuracy and documentation integrity in coordination with senior staff
3. Consolidates and analyzes property tax data from county tax offices and appraisal districts to support the preparation of revenue forecasts and projections; prepares and maintains analytical schedules used in the financial analysis and budgeting and performs data validation
4. Compiles, standardizes, and analyzes property tax data from county tax offices and appraisal districts to support the development of revenue estimates and projections; assists in preparing analytical schedules and supporting documentation for financial analysis and budget development
5. Prepares, reviews, and processes debt service payment transactions within the Deal Management module (PeopleSoft); performs detailed validation and reconciliations to confirm accuracy and completeness; maintains comprehensive supporting documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls
6. Executes and analyzes monthly bond-related accruals as part of the month-end closing process; validates accuracy and completeness through detailed reconciliations to supporting schedules and general ledger balances, and investigates variances to ensure financial integrity and compliance
7. Provides cross-functional analytical support within the department and regularly communicates with a variety of external entities (such as Financial Advisors, Appraisal District, Arbitrage Consultants, State Comptroller, Tax Assessors/Collectors, etc.) to execute deliverables to meet team objectives
8. Supports regulatory compliance and financial reporting requirements by aggregating, validating, and analyzing data; contributes to the preparation of annual audit schedules and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including data reconciliation, and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness with reporting standards
9. Processes and monitors appraisal district quarterly assessment payments, property tax remittances, paying agent fees, and other related disbursements; verifies accuracy, ensures timely execution, and maintains supporting documentation for reconciliation and audit purposes
10. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Accurate data entry and data validation skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to organize and reconcile financial data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and standardized procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team, internal departments, and external agencies

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience must include at least 1 year of directly related experience in property tax and/or municipal debt administration

Salary

Hiring salary range is from $58,625 is $67,419

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on `Add Attachment. Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are long term postings. To ensure you are receiving notifications on your application(s), you will need to opt into receiving system-generated notifications on your applicant profile.

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.