Accounts Examiner (Multiple Locations)

Texas Workforce Commission; Tyler, Jacksonville (TX, FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) and 457 accounts

Retirement plan

Family friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission seeks an Accounts Examiner I to perform entry-level accounts examination and auditing work in the Tax department. The role involves examining and auditing operating reports and financial records to ensure legal compliance, and collecting taxes, fees, or penalties under close supervision.

The position emphasizes organized workload management, attention to detail, and accurate reporting, with daily use of Excel and Outlook. Harris County? travel within Texas may apply.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
• One year of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit employer accounting records for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; including payroll, general ledgers, profit and loss statements and federal reports.
• Prepare audit reports of findings, outline discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish employment tax liability, open and close employer tax accounts and ensure employers are complying with TUCA.
• Collect delinquent reports and taxes by contacting employers and audits forms from employers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare employer quarterly reports or adjust as necessary and assist employers in preparation of tax forms.
• Perform a variety of skip tracing techniques and investigations.
• Recommend collection action to the State Office when appropriate.
• Communicate with employers, legislators, and state or federal agencies to provide information regarding TUCA and other state and federal laws.
• Perform frequent telephone contact to obtain information necessary to resolve account problems, answer questions and provide quality customer service.
• Organize a heavy workload to resolve concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Public speaking

Education

Accounting or auditing coursework

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position can be performed from either of the following locations: 909 E SE Loop 323 Tyler, TX, or 1125 Judson RD, STE 133, Longview, TX Tax department.

Who We Are

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position can be performed from either of the following locations: 909 E SE Loop 323 Tyler, TX, or 1125 Judson RD, STE 133, Longview, TX Tax department.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

What You Will Do

The Accounts Examiner I performs entry-level accounts examination and auditing work. Work involves examining and auditing operating reports and financial accounting records to ensure legal compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; and collecting taxes, fees, or penalties. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You Will Be Trusted To

• Review and audit employer accounting records for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; including payroll, general ledgers, profit and loss statements and federal reports.
• Prepare audit reports of findings, outline discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish employment tax liability, open and close employer tax accounts and ensure employers are complying with TUCA.
• Collect delinquent reports and taxes by contacting employers and audits forms from employers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare employer quarterly reports or adjust as necessary and assist employers in preparation of tax forms.
• Perform a variety of skip tracing techniques and investigations.
• Recommend collection action to the State Office when appropriate.
• Communicate with employers, legislators, and state or federal agencies to provide information regarding TUCA and other state and federal laws.
• Perform frequent telephone contact to obtain information necessary to resolve account problems, answer questions and provide quality customer service.
• Organize a heavy workload to resolve concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Qualify With

• One year of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

You Are a Great Fit With

• Experience or education in accounting or auditing.
• Experience in investigations.
• Experience in collections.
• Experience with payroll records.
• Experience with financial records and statements.
• Experience in providing information regarding the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act or other State and Federal laws and policies.
• Personal computer programs experience, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Public speaking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You Gain

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive salary: $3,446.00/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf

Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas and the ability to lift 15 pounds. This position generally requires the routine operation of a personal vehicle in the performance of job duties and thus requires possession of a valid driver's license and liability insurance as required by state law. Requires non-agency owned transportation to make timely in-person contacts with employers at their residence or worksites that are not required to and may not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications