(4) Full-time positions
| Salary: | Salary range 37 ($29,196 - $50,844 annually DOQ) |
| Recruitment number: | C0708TSTalentPoolJK |
| Location: | Statewide, Wash. |
| Opening date: | March 7, 2008 |
| Closing date: | Open until filled |
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:
One tax specialist 3 in Lynnwood
One tax specialist 3 in Seattle (Ballard)
One Tax Specialist 3 in Olympia
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.
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
Entry-level Tax Specialist 1 opportunities require a minimum of six semester or nine quarter credits of accounting. The Tax Specialist 2-level and above requires a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of college-level accounting.
Professional accounting or auditing experience is required for the Tax Specialist 2, 3, and 4 positions. A combination of experience and education is acceptable for the degree requirement, but the accounting requirements cannot be met through substitution of experience.
Note: Only accounting courses transferable to a Washington state degree-granting institution will be accepted as equivalent college-level accounting.
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: $29,196 - $37,800 annually (Range 37)
Tax Specialist 2: $33,588 - $43,836 annually (Range 43)
Tax Specialist 3: $36,888 - $48,396 annually (Range 47)
Tax Specialist 4: $38,736 - $50,844 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.
Application process
Complete and submit:
1) Washington State Application 2) Letter of interest and 3) Supplemental question(s)
Supplemental questions
Do you have a minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of college-level accounting?
YES
NO
Please e-mail a copy of your college transcripts, showing your college-level accounting credits, with your applicant package to Jennifer Kellogg, recruiter, or fax materials to 360-902-9239.
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.