UI TAX REPRESENTATIVE-Boise/Caldwell

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

The Idaho Department of Labor connects job seekers with employment opportunities, supports workers through career and life transitions, and administers state labor laws. 

The UI Compliance Bureau has an exciting opportunity for multiple full-time UI Tax Representatives on the UI Tax Discovery team. 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.

These positions will be located in the Boise and Caldwell area.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tina Holmquist ([email protected] ). 

Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.

Applicants are required to travel within their local service area.

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:

• Provides taxpayer assistance and enforces compliance with employer tax and benefit provisions of the Idaho Employment Security Law.
• Conducts financial audits of business records to determine wages paid, payroll tax liability and classification of workers.
• Makes employer status determinations, including tax rate determinations, and investigates obstructed unemployment insurance benefit claims.
• Advises and assists employers in preparation of tax reports and computation of taxable wages and informs employers 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.
• Determines employer compliance with state unemployment tax law, verifies wages and amounts paid, and locates unreported or improperly recorded wages.
• Conducts fact-finding and in-depth investigative interviews with employers, employees, subcontractors, tax practitioners, and attorneys to obtain sufficient information regarding state unemployment insurance coverage.
• Determines a claimant's wage credits for unemployment insurance benefits, calculates and collects taxes and penalties, and corrects wage information on employer and claimant accounts.
• Collects delinquent payroll reports and taxes and determines timing, and method of collection and appropriateness of assets to collect.
• Negotiates tax payment agreements and determines business ownership, encumbrances, assets and employer equity.
• Conducts outreach and provides educational presentations to business and industry groups.
• Conducts extensive skip tracing activities

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.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

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 (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

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