UI TAX REPRESENTATIVE (Boise or Caldwell)

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Department of Labor in Idaho is seeking a full-time UI Tax Representative. Based in Boise or Caldwell, you will assist taxpayers and audit employer tax compliance under Idaho Employment Security Law, collecting delinquent taxes and investigating potential fraud.

This role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of accounting, and the ability to interpret laws for businesses. Travel statewide and background checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Two years of financial record keeping or two college semesters in Accounting.
• At least 1 year interpreting laws or regulations.
• At least 6 months conducting interviews.
• At least 1 year writing business documents.
• Proficient with word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions and assist customers by phone, email, and in person.
• Assist employers in preparing tax reports and taxable wage computations.
• Explain Idaho Employment Security laws to employers and practitioners.
• Represent the department in outreach, investigations, and field visits.
• Conduct audits to determine wages, tax liability, and worker classification.

Skills

Interpreting laws

Accounting basics

Interviews

Written communication

PC skills

Education

Principles of Accounting (2 semesters)

Business Law course

Job description

UI TAX REPRESENTATIVE (Boise or Caldwell) - 26707

USA:ID:Boise | Audit | Full Time

23.91 - 23.91 USD per hour

Description

State of Idaho Career Opportunity

The Idaho Department of Labor supports individuals through career transitions, determines benefit eligibility, connects employers with workers and oversees tax and labor law compliance.

The UI Compliance Bureau has an exciting opportunity for a full-time UI Tax Representative. The UI Tax Representative position will provide taxpayer assistance and conduct compliance activities related to the employer tax and benefit provisions of the Idaho Employment Security Law; collect delinquent taxes; audit business records to verify proper reporting of workers and wages; make employer status determinations and investigate obstructed benefit claims.

Location: This position may be located in Boise or Caldwell depending on selection of the successful candidate.

Candidates who are fluent in both spoken and written English and Spanish are encouraged to apply, but it is not a requirement for this position.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a background check.

The position requires day and occasional overnight travel throughout the State of Idaho. Valid driver's license required.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Example of Duties:

• Answers questions and provides assistance to customers by phone, email, and in person communication.
• Assists employers in preparation of tax reports and computation of taxable wages and informs businesses of responsibility for timely filing and payment of taxes.
• Interprets the Idaho Employment Security laws for employers, accountants, attorneys, and tax practitioners, and answers questions about department services and benefits.
• Serves as an educational liaison through outreach and presentations to businesses, industry groups, and internal customers.
• Determines and enforces compliance with employer tax and benefit provisions of the Idaho Employment Security Law through.
• Conducts in-depth fact-finding and investigative interviews by phone, email, or in person discussions with employers, employees, subcontractors, tax practitioners, and attorneys to obtain sufficient information regarding state unemployment insurance coverage.
• Issues determinations, including those related to coverage, tax rates, and monetary eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits.
• Represents the Department when determinations are appealed.
• Collects delinquent payroll reports and taxes. Determines business ownership, encumbrances, assets, and the timing and method of collection.
• Conducts financial audits of business records to determine wages paid, payroll tax liability and classification of workers.
• Conducts extensive skip tracing activities and investigations on potentially fraudulent activity.
• Conducts field visits to business locations.

Minimum Qualifications -You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume and/or work history to your application. Your resume and/or work history must clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to provide this information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Good knowledge of:

• Financial record keeping methods. Typically gained by at least two (2) years of experience with a major job requirement of debiting, crediting and reconciling financial records and preparing summaries and reports, OR two semesters of college level Principles of Accounting.

Experience:

• Interpreting, applying, and explaining laws and regulations. Typically gained by at least one (1) year of experience reviewing for compliance with laws and regulations (or policies and procedures; explaining to others how laws and regulations apply to specific situations; OR completion of a college level Business Law course.
• Conducting interviews. Typically gained by at least six (6) months of experience conducting interviews to gather basic information needed to complete forms or to determine where to direct individuals for assistance or services.
• Preparing written correspondence and reports. Typically gained by at least one (1) year of work experience that required composing and editing a variety of business documents on a regular basis; OR completion of semester long college level business writing course.
• Using a personal computer to enter, retrieve, and edit information. Typically gained by one (1) year of work experience using word processing software to manipulation data and produces records and/or reports.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation ( PERSI ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• 11 paid holidaysPaid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.