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WHO WE ARE:  
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 4611 50th St, Lubbock, Texas in the Tax Department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE:
The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.  
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Accounts Examiner I performs entry-level accounts examination and auditing work. Work involves examining and auditing operating reports and financial accounting records to ensure legal compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; and collecting taxes, fees, or penalties. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Review and audit employer accounting records for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; including payroll, general ledgers, profit and loss statements and federal reports.
- Prepare audit reports of findings, outline discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Establish employment tax liability, open and close employer tax accounts and ensure employers are complying with TUCA.
- Collect delinquent reports and taxes by contacting employers and audits forms from employers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. 
- Prepare employer quarterly reports or adjust as necessary and assist employers in preparation of tax forms. 
- Perform a variety of skip tracing techniques and investigations.
- Recommend collection action to the State Office when appropriate. 
- Communicate with employers, legislators, and state or federal agencies to provide information regarding TUCA and other state and federal laws. 
- Perform frequent telephone contact to obtain information necessary to resolve account problems, answer questions and provide quality customer service.
- Organize a heavy workload to resolve concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU QUALIFY WITH: 
- One year of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
- Acceptance into a TWC Internship or TWC Apprenticeship will satisfy the minimum qualifications. 
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: 
- Experience or education in accounting or auditing.
- Experience in investigations.
- Experience in collections.
- Experience with payroll records.
- Experience with financial records and statements.
- Experience in providing information regarding the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act or other State and Federal laws and policies.
- Personal computer programs experience, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Public speaking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $3,446.00/month 
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.  

Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas and the ability to lift 15 pounds. This position generally requires the routine operation of a personal vehicle in the performance of job duties and thus requires possession of a valid driver's license and liability insurance as required by state law. Requires non-agency owned transportation to make timely in-person contacts with employers at their residence or worksites that are not required to and may not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications.
VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf. 

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.