Accounts Examiner I

Texas Workforce Commission; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking an Accounts Examiner in Houston for an entry-level, full-time role. You will review employer accounting records, determine tax liabilities, and help ensure TUCA compliance while supporting the state's payroll systems.

Responsibilities include auditing payroll records and general ledgers, collecting delinquent reports and taxes, and assisting employers with tax forms.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with payroll records and financial statements is valued.

Responsibilities

• Audit employer accounting records, including payroll, general ledgers, and financial statements for compliance.
• Determine employment tax liability and manage employer tax accounts under TUCA.
• Contact employers to collect delinquent reports and taxes and resolve account problems.
• Assist employers in preparing tax forms and auditing forms for accuracy.
• Provide information to employers and agencies regarding TUCA and related tax laws.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Payroll records experience

Auditing basics

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Accounts Examiner | Texas Workforce Commission

The Tone:

This is an entry-level, full-time role at the Texas Workforce Commission, located in Houston, Texas. The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state and is a Family Friendly Certified Workplace. This position is vital for ensuring businesses comply with state tax laws and collecting essential funds, directly supporting the commission's mission through diligent accounts examination. The organization offers great work-life balance, competitive salaries, and extensive opportunities for training and development.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Greater Houston
• Pay: $3446 monthly
• Mission: Ensure employer compliance with the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA) and other state and federal tax laws by examining financial records and collecting necessary funds.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Outlook, Excel

What You'll Actually Do

• Audit Records: Review and audit employer accounting records, including payroll, general ledgers, profit and loss statements, and federal reports, to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Establish Liability: Determine employment tax liability, establish and manage employer tax accounts, and verify employers are complying with the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA).
• Collect Delinquencies: Contact employers to collect delinquent reports and taxes, and perform various skip tracing techniques and investigations to resolve account problems.
• Assist Employers: Prepare or adjust employer quarterly reports as necessary, assist employers in the preparation of tax forms, and audit forms for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate Information: Provide information to employers, legislators, and state or federal agencies regarding TUCA and other state and federal laws, and recommend collection actions when appropriate.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level. One year of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work. Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications.
• Experience: One year of experience maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work. Experience with payroll records, financial records, and statements is highly valued.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience or education in accounting or auditing, investigations, collections, providing information regarding the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA) or other State and Federal laws, public speaking skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.