UI COMPLIANCE OFFICER I (DLT)

State of careers Rhode Island

7d•$61,474 - $70,632•Hybrid

About The Position

Within the Department of Labor & Training (DLT), to assist in the employment and security tax collection program of delinquent accounts and the securing of delinquent tax returns by performing moderately complex tax collection activities; in the field or office; and to do related work as required. This position works under the general supervision of a superior and may involve assigning and reviewing the work of clerical assistants, and on certain temporary assignments, supervising the work of others assigned to assist in the collection of taxes.

Requirements

A working knowledge of the pertinent provisions of the Temporary Disability Insurance and Unemployment Insurance Laws of Rhode Island, rules and regulations dealing with taxpayer liability and the ability to interpret such laws, rules, and regulations to individuals, partnership and corporate business organizations.
A working knowledge of investigative techniques involved in the collection of delinquent taxes, and the ability to apply said techniques.
A working knowledge of the legal principles of property rights and the ability to apply said principles in seeking liens on property for tax collection purposes.
The ability to read and interpret financial statements for tax collection purposes.
A working knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the collection of delinquent taxes and the ability to apply said laws, rules, and regulations.
A working knowledge of state and federal insolvency laws and proceedings.
The ability to establish and effective working relations with delinquent taxpayers or their representatives.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from a college of recognized standing with a specialization in accounting, finance, business, law enforcement or closely related field.
Employment involving work where loans are processed and collected with collateral as security; or employment involving work associated with the interpretation and/or application of tax laws or the enforcement of laws under which taxes are assessed and collected.
Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Possession of a valid R. I. Driver's license. License must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews with taxpayers and their representatives to determine methods of liquidating previously determined tax liabilities and provide taxpayers with tax information and business counsel to promote voluntary compliance with State tax laws.
Verify and analyze the taxpayer's financial condition by an investigation of financial statements submitted by the taxpayer, or by obtaining financial information from third party sources, and arrange payment agreements according to the determination of the taxpayer's financial condition and ability to pay.
Determine the lien rights or equity of the State in the taxpayer's property or rights to property prior to taking enforcement action.
Make a variety of offers in compromise related to delinquency and penalty assessments, nonpayment penalties and enforcement procedures, and determine and recommend transferee assessments against corporate officers and employees where the liability cannot be collected from the corporate entity.
Conduct investigations relative to delinquent accounts or returns which involve decedent's estates and various insolvency proceedings under State and Federal Bankruptcy Laws.
Advise taxpayers on such matters as gross wages, taxable wages, and exempt wages subject to the Employment and Security and Temporary Disability Acts to facilitate the preparation of delinquent returns and advise taxpayers of the various payment provisions of said acts and their possible liability for penalties and interest if they fail to comply with such provisions.
Collect monies determined to be owed following tax liability investigations.
Perform other related duties as required.