What is a state comptroller and how to become one

Key steps to become a state comptroller

1. Explore state comptroller education requirements

   Most common state comptroller degrees

   Bachelor's

   69.3 %

   Master's

   11.1 %

   Associate

   9.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific state comptroller skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Compliance Audits	28.12%
   Financial Statements	16.75%
   Payroll	8.60%
   State Agencies	7.93%
   NYS	7.63%

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3. Research state comptroller duties and responsibilities

   • Complete responsibility for high-volume billing functions and managing client trust accounts, including bank reconciliations.
   • Perform payroll data input and verification work in support of payroll production.
   • Encourage direct deposit of payroll checks saving administrative costs and help employees get compensate faster.
   • Perform database queries in order to confirm the transfer of data to the appropriate PeopleSoft tables.

4. Apply for state comptroller jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a state comptroller job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams