Remote Unemployment Tax Compliance Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Tax Technician within the Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services in Harrisburg. The role reviews employer information, reconciles wages, and ensures compliance with state law, offering growth in public service and tax administration.

The position supports unemployment tax operations and may include part-time telework up to 3 days per week, with a standard 8:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule. Residency in Pennsylvania is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Unemployment Compensation Tax Technician Trainee program or two years of experience in financial records, bookkeeping, tax prep, or clerical accounting.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.
• Must meet PA residency requirements and be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Registration Review: Examine employer documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Wage Reconciliation: Compare reported wages with claimant statements and apply rules.
• Compliance Tasks: Complete work on liability questions, bulk sales, civil assessments, and inquiries.
• Correspondence Work: Prepare written communication with employers or administrators.
• Report Preparation: Create weekly summaries of wage investigations and hearings.

Skills

Financial records

Tax administration

Attention to detail

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Tax Technician within the Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services in Harrisburg. The role reviews employer information, reconciles wages, and ensures compliance with state law, offering growth in public service and tax administration.

The position supports unemployment tax operations and may include part-time telework up to 3 days per week, with a standard 8:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule. Residency in Pennsylvania is required.