Accounts Examiner (Statewide)

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,687 - 44,227; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Friendly Certified Workplace

Competitive salary

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Medical Insurance

Paid time off

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission is seeking an Accounts Examiner I to perform entry-level accounts examination work in the Central Tax Operations Unit. Located in the nearest tax office, the role involves auditing operating reports, documenting interactions, and supporting internal and external partners.

The position requires one year of accounting/audit experience and may consider academic credits or participation in a TWC internship or apprenticeship to meet qualifications.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work.
• Acceptance into a TWC Internship or TWC Apprenticeship will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to complex examination work related to employer refunds, abatement requests, quarterly report adjustments and account resolutions.
• Respond to numerous high-volume inquiries and support internal and external partners.
• Accurately documenting details of employer interactions and account actions.
• Perform moderate to complex examination/auditing of employer accounts.
• Conduct review of accounts to ensure compliance and to establish correct tax liability.
• Provide information on unemployment tax law regulations.
• Provide employers with information regarding their appeal rights.
• Participate in Appeals hearings to testify on actions taken during routine review of employer accounts including providing employers with their appeal rights.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Academic credits may apply toward experience qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Accounts Examiner (Statewide) (827213)

Job Description

Accounts Examiner (Statewide) - ( 827213 )

Description

WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin, we have offices statewide. 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 is in the Central Tax Operations Unit, and it will be located in the nearest tax office.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:

You have good organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines. The ideal candidate will share our vision and goals within the State Office Tax Department to directly support our Central Tax Operations Unit.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Accounts Examiner I performs entry-level accounts examination work. Work involves examining and auditing operating reports and financial accounting records. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

• Perform moderate to complex examination work related to employer refunds, abatement requests, quarterly report adjustments and account resolutions.
• Respond to numerous high-volume inquiries and support internal and external partners.
• Accurately documenting details of employer interactions and account actions.
• Perform moderate to complex examination/auditing of employer accounts.
• Conduct review of accounts to ensure compliance and to establish correct tax liability.
• Conduct review of accounts in relationships to predecessors and successors.
• Provide information on unemployment tax law regulations.
• Provide information to employers and agents on how Tax processes and procedures.
• Provide employers with information regarding their appeal rights.
• Participate in Appeals hearings to testify on actions taken during routine review of employer accounts including providing employers with their appeal rights.
• Assist with cross functional trainings and assignments in support of Department necessities.
• 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.
• Acceptance into a TWC Internship or TWC Apprenticeship will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

• Knowledge, education, or experience in accounting or auditing.
• Experience interpreting and providing information on the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, statutes, rules and laws.
• A positive attitude and professional demeanor to support colleagues in achieving division goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Windows-based personal computer programs experience, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

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

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.

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