Unemployment Compensation Tax Agent - Johnstown Team - Home Headquartered

State of Pennsylvania • Home Headquartered, PA

379d • Remote

About The Position

Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding career in tax compliance, auditing, and investigation? If so, look no further! The Department of Labor & Industry is searching for independent and highly motivated individual to help a wide-range of employers and businesses comply with PA Unemployment Compensation (UC) law. As an Unemployment Compensation Tax Agent, you will have the opportunity to travel throughout an assigned territory within Pennsylvania to complete site visits. If you enjoy meeting new people and tackling a range of responsibilities, this role is made for you!

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 18 college credits in finance and accounting, of which at least 6 college credits are in accounting; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in finance and accounting, of which at least 6 college credits are in accounting.
• Possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for candidates who live within LI UCTS District 11 (Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, or Somerset).

Responsibilities

• Performing advanced auditing work involving a variety of documents and records
• Inspecting and analyzing accounting records for hidden or unreported wages
• Reconstructing payrolls when records are inadequate
• Communicating audit findings with employers
• Explaining assessment processes and appeal rights
• Testifying at hearings
• Conducting financial reviews
• Performing additional investigations and compliance initiatives as needed

Benefits

• Multiple health plans including health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• Competitive wages and multiple retirement and investment plan options.
• Generous paid leave benefits including paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays.
• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
• Opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and workplace charitable giving.
• Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree