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Performs detailed reviews and investigations of employer records including payroll records and tax returns to determine if the employer is subject to paying taxes verify correct wages have been paid and verify the accuracy of employer wage reporting to the tax system in compliance with the Nebraska Employment Security law.
Conducts employer status investigations to determine unemployment insurance tax liability under the law including relationships among employers employees and independent contractors.
Gathers information and contacts employers regarding delinquent accounts or reports; collects taxes interest and penalties due; negotiates payment plans when necessary.
Verifies dissolutions liquidations bankruptcies and changes in ownership of business.
Compiles and reviews existing unemployment insurance benefit determinations and evaluates data and eligibility criteria to determine the correctness of the adjudicated process and validity of the denial and/or payment of benefits. Issues monetary redeterminations and/or nonmonetary redeterminations to correct errors or changes in benefit eligibility in cases of new information.
Interviews claimants and employers to determine reason for claimants separation and to verify claimants eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits and employer charging based on Nebraska Employment Security Law.
Verifies correct wages are paid to ensure weekly unemployment insurance benefits are accurate; investigates wage discrepancies.
Investigates potential overpayment of benefits; gathers information to recoup overpayments and detect benefit payment errors benefit denial errors and potential fraud.
Prepares investigative reports appropriate allocation documents and recommendations for further actions; testifies and represents the Commissioner of Labor at administrative hearings or prosecution hearings in various Nebraska counties.
Interprets applicable laws statutes policies procedures and regulations and provides explanation to claimants and employers regarding legal requirements and procedures pertinent to the unemployment insurance program and Nebraska Employment Security law.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in public or business administration finance accounting social/behavioral sciences or related field OR two years experience in employment services unemployment insurance or human services with responsibility for interviewing; analyzing and/or evaluating data to draw conclusions; assessing documents and records; or performing accounting functions with direct public contact.
Preferred Qualifications: 2 years experience with customer service and prior experience with tax accounting functions. Experience in interpreting state statutes and regulations
Other Qualifications: Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Successful candidate will be required to complete and pass a Federal Background Check which includes being fingerprinted.
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Knowledge skills and abilities
Knowledge of: Nebraska Employment Security law; the principles and practices of basic accounting; financial reporting procedures; interviewing techniques and fact finding procedures.
Skill in: interviewing clients employers and other parties of interest to collect and elicit essential information; using critical thinking to make independent decisions.
Ability to: plan organize and conduct thorough and complete reviews; apply interpret and explain laws regulations policies procedures directives or guidelines; gather and analyze data and draw sound conclusions; interact with people of varied socioeconomic levels; establish and maintain working relationships with employees employers law enforcement and Corrections personnel; receive and understand directives; follow instructions; communicate so others will understand; prepare clear and precise reports; present information in a professional manner; defend and explain decisions made; maintain self control and composure under trying conditions.
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
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