UI Tax Field Representative

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Status Investigations: Investigate employment status and determine employer liability to the Unemployment Insurance Tax Laws. Determine appropriate type of account transfer and initiate actions. Investigate business status (bankruptcy discontinued operations and corporate dissolution). Investigate claims of independent contractor status. Write reports.

Verify Employer Records: Resolve discrepancies between federal reports and state reports. Determine accurate payroll figures. Verify employer records when account is terminated to verify no payments are being made for services. Conduct payroll verification audits to preserve the integrity of the system. Conduct in-house verifications from information gathered and collected from employers. Initiate audit action when errors or fraud are suspected. Utilize laptop computer in Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise environment utilize Excel Word Access Laptop Audit Process and Outlook E-Mail applications.

Collections: Collect delinquent employer report forms. Collect delinquent taxes and interest due. Conduct investigations to locate an employer when others have been unable to locate them. Negotiate payment plans with employers. Research property records to determine property ownership for replacement of real estate liens.

Wage Record Investigations: Review employer records and determine accurate wage credits to which claimants are entitled. Interview claimants to determine employment dates and wage payments.

Advisory: Advise employers attorneys and accountants concerning all phases of the Employment Security Law. Assist employers in completing forms computing voluntary tax payments and rate computations. Fields questions for other taxing authorities and refers employers to appropriate sources for action.

Some job related travel is required.

Location: 203 East Stolley Park Rd. Suite A Grand Island NE (On-site)

Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm; Monday - Friday

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. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Post high school education to include communications speech and psychology. Three years experience in fields such as accounting bookkeeping credit or financial institutions. Experience working in a regulated environment or working with the public to resolve problems or collections. Experience with personal computers specifically operating Microsoft 10 Windows Enterprise environment Excel Word Access and Outlook E-Mail applications. Must be able to lift and transport laptop computer. Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Other: 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 socio-economic 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.

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