Comptroller - Accessibility Compliance Analyst (00051504)
Organization: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78774
Job: Computer and Mathematical
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code: 0254
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 21
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,666.67 - 6,000.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Jul 29, 2025, 9:52:53 AM
Closing Date: Aug 11, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Description
Applications must be filed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00051504
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.
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.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for an Accessibility professional with a passion for ensuring CPA’s compliance with accessibility regulations on websites, forms, and documents. As member of our SWAG (Software Web Accessibility Group) team, you’ll leverage and grow your skill-set in a collaborative environment to promote accessibility compliance and awareness though-out the Agency. You’ll be a great fit for this position if you are self-motivated, interested in learning new skills and technologies, and enjoy working in a team environment where both work-life balance are valued.

TELEWORKING MAY BE CONSIDERED IF CERTAIN WORKING CONDITIONS ARE MET. THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND MUST BE ABLE TO MEET IN OFFICE REQUIREMENTS, WHICH CAN VARY AMONG DIFFERENT SECTIONS (I.E. REPORT TO OFFICE 1 DAY/MONTH, 3 DAYS/WEEK, ETC.). TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR TELEWORKING.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years of recent experience working in Accessibility related Analyst or Software Developer role.
• Experience utilizing internet browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with Accessibility testing tools (ex. SortSite, JAWS, NVDA, Wave)
• Experience writing and documenting information related to online research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems or management information systems.
• Complete copies of official college transcripts must be furnished at the time of the interview for positions requiring a college degree, and/or specific educational credits.
• Experience with accessibility standards and guidelines such as: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 and Section 508 Accessibility Standards
• Experience recommending solutions based on WAI-ARIA and HTML5 attributes.
• Experience setting up and configuring test tools and assistive devices for testing.
• Knowledge of HTML semantics/tagging, hyperlink integrity
• Programming knowledge on how to read code.
• Making PDFs accessible

MAXIMIZE YOUR EARNINGS!

At the Comptroller’s office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

• Assists with testing customer and technical systems for accessibility compliance for both new systems and after enhancements to existing systems. May include, but is not limited to assisting with, scheduling, facilitating and documenting results of accessibility compliance testing.
• Assists with documenting accessibility testing results and communicating those results to technical employees for remediation. Reviews remediation results to ensure documented issues have been adequately addressed.
• Assists with the development of test cases and scenarios used to ensure new systems and enhancements to existing systems meet required accessibility standards. Communicates requirements and test cases to the testing team(s) to ensure thorough testing of all areas expected to meet accessibility standards.
• Assists in development of training material focusing on Accessibility awareness and development best practice
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.