Please attach a detailed cover letter (Word or PDF) describing your interest in working at TEA(Texas Education Agency) Texas Permanent School Fund and how your education and experience is suited for this role, specifically highlighting the match between your qualifications and those listed in this posting under “Other Qualifications.” Be sure to include a self-assessment of the last 8 qualifications listed.

Please see below for “Other Qualifications.”

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.Please exclude this bullet in your writing.
• Texas Certified public Accountant (CPA) is required.I am a CPA and I have my master’s in accounting and a bachelor in business with concentration in accounting.
• Knowledge of investment and governmental accounting and reporting, including GASB and FASB accounting and reporting standards as they apply to public investment funds.I have an extensive knowledge of both GASB and FASB requirements and currently assisting over 100 agencies and universities directly or indirectly.
• Knowledge of treasury cash management principles.I don’t have any experience on related to this bullet.
• Knowledge of securities accounting, procedures, and market operations; market research; of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis; of various financial data systems; and of macroeconomics.Please exclude this bullet in your writing. I don’t have any significant experience in this area.
• Skill in mathematics, analytics, and in the use of computer software programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.I know all these software pretty well.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, including writing management reports and making public presentations. 
• Strong customer-service mindset and the ability to communicate to a diverse group of internal and external customers.
• Maintain effective and professional relationships with a diverse group of internal and external staff.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic, is reliable, and works effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexible and organized and handles multiple and shifting priorities while paying attention to details; uses sound, independent judgment to make decisions.
• Willing to fill a need, solve a problem, anticipates risks, and demonstrate initiative that strategically advances efforts of the Fund.
• Possesses a desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve.
• Acts in accordance with high standards of ethical and  professional conduct.