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Unemployment Compensation Tax Agent

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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THE POSITION

Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding career in tax compliance, auditing, and investigation? Do you like getting out and meeting with people and variation in work assignments? If so, look no further! The Department of Labor & Industry is looking for independent and highly motivated individuals to travel throughout District 3, Berks and Lebanon counties for the Office Unemployment Compensation (UC) Tax Services, and help a wide range of employers and businesses comply with PA UC law.

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a UC Tax Agent, you will make in-person and other types of contacts with employers and businesses to communicate all necessary requirements that they must fulfill under PA UC law. You will also examine their financial records and investigate issues to confirm compliance, identify errors, and find fraudulent activity. Each case is unique and offers an abundance of new learning opportunities. The UC Tax Agent positions are home-headquartered and spend a mix of their time traveling, working at home, and working on-site with employers and businesses throughout their assigned geographic territory.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
 
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
 

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are generally 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) is available. 
  • Frequent travel throughout assigned territory in Pennsylvania is required. Travel expenses will be paid.
  • Salary: The starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by 18 college credits in finance and accounting, of which at least 6 college credits are in accounting; or 
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in finance and accounting, of which at least 6 college credits are in accounting.
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits. 

 

Other Requirements:

  • This particular position also requires possession of an active Pennsylvania driver's license which is not under suspension.
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
  • Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Berks or Lebanon counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

 

How to Apply: 

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

 

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Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

 

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
 

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.