Unemployment Tax Compliance Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Unemployment Tax Representative to join our team at the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring employer compliance with state and federal UI tax laws.

• Monitor and audit accounts and activities to ensure employer compliance with state and federal UI tax laws.
• Conduct on-site audits, follow established protocol, and document results and conduct follow-up work.
• Determine UI tax liability for new and existing employers and individuals providing remuneration services.
• Verify proper wages to accurately determine UI benefits and taxes.
• Initiate actions to collect delinquent taxes and quarterly tax reports.
• Conduct investigations and skip tracing to locate responsible parties and assets.
• Secure bankruptcy information to protect agency interests.
• Prepare written Liability Determination letters and perform tax enforcement actions.

• Knowledge of regulations and procedures related to UI employer tax requirements.
• Quality assurance and cash management principles.
• Generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Collections activities.
• Strong investigative, negotiation, customer service, oral and written communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet goals.
• Conduct research and audits.
• Review and analyze financial and accounting records.
• Collect, analyze report data.
• Make sound recommendations.
• Prepare reports.
• Provide court testimony and technical assistance.

• Education, experience, and/or training in business, accounting, and/or finance.
• Experience working reviewing, analyzing, and/or processing financial transactions.
• Experience in tax investigation and/or auditing.
• Experience working with state and federal UI tax laws and related policies and procedures.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please note that this job posting is for a permanent position and is not a temporary or contract opportunity.