(0) Full-time position

Selecting a career as a tax specialist for Employment Security Department provides an excellent opportunity for people with an unyielding commitment to work in public service. The organization has all 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.

Current Openings:

Three Tax Specialist 3 opportunities in Yakima - Closes November 30, 2009

One Tax Specialist 4 opportunity in Olympia - Closes November 25, 2009

The opportunity
Employment Security Department’s Unemployment Insurance Division has 10 district tax offices located throughout Washington state.

We are seeking talented applicants, not only with accounting or auditing credentials and experience, but also with strong communication skills who can consult with customers in person, by telephone, or by written correspondence. We want people who can work independently as well as with a team to accomplish tasks and meet goals.

In this position, you will provide professional unemployment-insurance (UI) tax services requiring a high level of technical skill and program knowledge to the Washington state business community, and other stakeholders. You will audit business financial records, adjust tax and wage records, collect outstanding quarterly reports and account receivables, perform agency account maintenance, investigate fraud, resolve monetary issues on blocked benefit claims, and provide community outreach and education. Please note that some travel is required in order to conduct audits at the employer’s place of business.

Required qualifications
Please see specific employment postings for required qualification details or contact Jennifer Kellogg, recruiter, directly.

Desired qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or math is preferred. Top candidates will have auditing and/or accounting experience; experience communicating with a diverse customer base; demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills that result in timely customer responses; experience writing clear and concise reports and correspondence; experience analyzing information; and experience working as a team to meet performance goals. The most successful candidate will be a highly proficient user of Microsoft Word and Excel, and will have experience using the Web to conduct research.

Salary Information
Tax Specialist 1: $29,784 - $38,556 annually (Range 37)
Tax Specialist 2: $34,260 - $44,712 annually (Range 43)
Tax Specialist 3: $37,620 - $49,368 annually (Range 47)
Tax Specialist 4: $39,516 - $51,864 annually (Range 49)

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.

How to apply

Complete and submit:

1) To download an ESD application, click the link below.
ESD Application

2) Letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this opportunity

3) A copy of your college transcripts showing your accounting credits.

Send your complete applicant package via e-mail to HRrecruiting@esd.wa.gov. Please reference the recruitment number in your email subject line.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete applicant package and follow the application instructions. Incomplete applicant packages will not be considered.

• Application materials must be in Word format (no PDF or scanned files).
• A signature is not required on the application form.
• Please do not password-protect the application form.
• Only electronically submitted materials are accepted.

The application package will be evaluated on quality and completeness as part of the screening/evaluation process. Should you have any questions regarding the application process please check the Frequently Asked Questions - Jobs at Employment Security page.

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.

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 should provide contact information via e-mail, or via telecommunications device for the deaf at 800-676-3777.