Contributions Examiner 1 Underfill

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This recruitment is for Contributions Examiner 1 underfill for Contributions Examiner 2. The incumbent will progress to the next level upon meeting minimum qualifications and the approval of the appointing authority. This examiner position is in the Rates Unit within the Contributions Section of the Employment Security Division in Carson City. This position plays a critical role in the daily Rate Review determinations. This examiner position reviews employer accounts on a daily basis to determine what type of business mergers or changes in ownership have occurred and whether the rate transfer is subject to voluntary or mandatory transfer provisions. This recruitment is for Contributions Examiner 1 underfill for Contributions Examiner 2. The incumbent will progress to the next level upon meeting minimum qualifications and the approval of the appointing authority. This position makes the determination if a predecessor/successor relationship exists in accordance with NRS/NAC. Its responsible for inputting transfer(s) determining the correct employer rate is transferred between predecessor/successor accounts issues experience rate determinations and proper employer correspondence. Annually the position is responsible for reviewing accounts from the annual rate run for program errors and assure accuracy of the Annual Statement of Employer Tax Rates.

Contributions Examiners are responsible for the accurate registration of liable employers for unemployment insurance reporting and collection of federally and State mandated unemployment taxes and State mandated employment taxes and determination of liability of employers tax liability dates tax rates and eligible years of experience rates.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of bookkeeping or collections experience involving the interpretation and application of rules regulations and laws or two years of experience which included contact with the public to explain procedures and elicit facts make determinations and verify financial information compose reports and correspondence make basic mathematical calculations and interpret written materials; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Review and analyze delinquent employer accounts and accounts in collection to determine if legal action is warranted; calculate monies owed; verify the accuracy of all information and prepare necessary documents to be filed with the District and/or County Court in order to initiate or terminate legal action.

Investigate the location of employer assets and initiate garnishment papers to verify existence of assets; place a hold on disposition and establish writs of execution and instructions to the Sheriffs Office to effect seizure of assets if necessary.

Maintain accounts review statistical reports identify and investigate errors and make necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy.

Review status of accounts and initiate actions to bring delinquent accounts current by contacting employers to promote compliance with requirements and/or arrange for payment of outstanding liabilities including installment payment plans; monitor and follow up on agreements to ensure employer compliance.

Communicate with employers claimants attorneys accountants and other interested parties regarding issues of unemployment taxes which may require explanation and interpretation; advise employers of their rights and responsibilities under the unemployment compensation program.

Verify the accuracy of billing statements for reimbursable accounts prior to mailing and make appropriate adjustments as necessary; calculate annual charges for reimbursable non-profit government political subdivision and voluntary election accounts; and prepare and submit the information to the research section.

Analyze information received on disputed benefit claims including claimant statements and field reports to determine employers liability and if information is sufficient to resolve claims; authorize or deny usage of wage credits for claimants or refer cases to supervisor for further investigation.

Working knowledge of: practices and terminology of accounting; bookkeeping and recordkeeping methods and practices; standard office procedures practices and methods; operation of office equipment including personal computer calculator copier and fax machine.

Ability to:compose routine business correspondence and reports; analyze and interpret complex information; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain positive working relationships with others; read understand and explain policies procedures and regulations.

Skill in:basic mathematical computation.

Recruiter contact: Paula Miles

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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