(1) Full-time position
| Salary: | Salary range 47 ($36,888 - $48,396 annually DOQ) |
| Recruitment number: | E0608TS30382JK |
| Location: | Olympia, Wash. |
| Opening date: | May 8, 2008 |
| Closing date: | May 15, 2008 |
Selecting a career as a Tax Specialist for the Employment Security Department provides an excellent opportunity for people with an unyielding commitment to work in public service. The organization has all of the necessary ingredients for growth and success: a timely mission, a 70-year track record, an excellent reputation, a committed staff, and a supportive agency senior leadership team.
The Experience Rating/Benefit Charging Unit is seeking a Tax Specialist 3 to grant or deny benefit charges relief, grant or deny requests for unemployment insurance tax rate recalculations, and grant or deny appeals.
Agency profile
Employment Security Department (ESD) is one of the largest executive agencies in Washington State government.
The mission of Employment Security Department is to help Washington's workers and employers succeed in the global
economy by delivering superior employment services, timely unemployment benefits, and a fair and stable unemployment
insurance system.
Unemployment Insurance Division profile
The Unemployment Insurance division administers and provides program services through statewide TeleCenters and its Web site. This division collects premiums from Washington employers and pays UI benefits to individuals who meet eligibility requirements. It also reviews, audits, and investigates instances of fraud.
The opportunity
We are seeking talented professionals, not only with unemployment insurance tax experience, but also with strong communication skills who can consult with customers in person, by telephone, or by written correspondence. Our team serves the Washington State business community, reporting agents, legal representatives, out-of-state businesses, and other state and federal agencies.
As a Tax Specialist 3, you will administer unemployment insurance programs and provide direct services for inter-related tax programs. Specifically, you will grant or deny benefit charges relief, grant or deny requests for unemployment insurance tax rate recalculations, and grant or deny appeals. You will investigate and analyze information to support your approval or denial decisions. You will monitor tax rates and benefit charges for mathematical accuracy and statutory compliance. In addition, you will identify patterns of any system error problems and work with the Information Technology Services Division to make recommendations and work together for resolution.
Required qualifications
A Bachelor's degree which includes a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of college-level accounting and two years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
Additional professional-level accounting or auditing experience will be substituted, year for year, for education except for the 12 semesters or 18 quarter hours of college-level accounting.
OR
One year as a Tax Specialist 2 - ES.
NOTE: Only accounting courses transferable to a Washington State degree granting institution will be acceptable as equivalent college-level accounting.
Desired qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with one year of experience as an Unemployment Insurance Tax Specialist 2, one year of experience using Microsoft Word to create documents using professional business format, and one year of experience using Microsoft Excel.
Why we work here
Employment Security employees:
- Make a difference in the lives of people looking for work.
- Receive affordable, quality healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision options.
- Get a generous, paid time-off package.
- Enjoy an employer-funded retirement plan.
- Can sign up for a deferred-compensation program, flexible-spending accounts and tuition reimbursement.
- Work in a challenging and fun environment with creative, talented, and diverse individuals.
Application process
Your application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on May 15, 2008, to be considered for this position.
Complete and submit:
1) Washington State Application and 2) Letter of interest
Other information
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate accepting this position must comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or needing this job announcement in an alternate format can contact Jennifer Kellogg at 360-902-9571, via e-mail, or via telecommunications device for the deaf at 800-676-3777.