Unemployment Insurance Tax Agent 1/2/3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unemployment Insurance Tax Agent 1/2/3 works in the Office of Unemployment Insurance, Division of UI Tax Operations, and independently conducts state unemployment tax audits for businesses of all sizes, including private and governmental entities. The agent examines complex accounting systems and financial records to ensure compliance with Employment Security Law and verify accurate wage reporting for Unemployment Insurance tax purposes.

The Office of Unemployment Insurance oversees Louisiana’s UI program, which provides temporary financial assistance to eligible workers unemployed through no fault of their own. The office manages employer tax collection, benefit claims processing, fraud prevention, and appeals. The position is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is part of the Unemployment Insurance Tax Agent 1, 2, or 3 career progression group.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, or unemployment insurance; or one of the listed education or credential alternatives.
• Alternative qualifications include a bachelor’s degree plus a CISA or CGAP designation; a bachelor’s degree in a specified field; an advanced degree in a specified field; or a CPA license, CFE, or CIA designation.
• Applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex employer audits to ensure compliance with federal and state Unemployment Insurance tax laws by analyzing tax returns, payroll records, financial documents, and business operations.
• Identify unreported wages, worker misclassification issues, and tax discrepancies; calculate assessments, including taxes, penalties, and interest.
• Interpret and apply Employment Security laws and regulations; prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to executives, CPAs, and attorneys.
• Initiate enforcement actions, including subpoenas, liens, payment negotiations, and litigation referrals, to protect the State’s financial interests and secure delinquent tax payments.
• Advise employers on UI tax responsibilities, ownership changes, voluntary coverage, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary agency contact within an assigned territory.
• Resolve benefit protests and analyze payroll data to support accurate claims processing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level