Accounts Examiner (McKinney)

Location: 1713 W Louisiana Street, McKinney, Texas (Tax Department). Must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate. Texas Workforce Commission does not consider applications from individuals requiring sponsorship for an employment visa.

About the role

The Accounts Examiner I performs entry‑level accounts examination and auditing work, reviewing operating reports and financial accounting records for legal compliance and collecting taxes, fees, or penalties. The position works under close supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit employer accounting records for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, including payroll, general ledgers, profit‑and‑loss statements, and federal reports.
• Prepare audit reports of findings, outline discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish employment tax liability, open and close employer tax accounts, and ensure employers comply with the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA).
• Collect delinquent reports and taxes by contacting employers; audit forms for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare employer quarterly reports or adjust as necessary and assist employers in preparing tax forms.
• Perform a variety of skip‑tracing techniques and investigations; recommend collection action to the State Office when appropriate.
• Communicate with employers, legislators, and state or federal agencies to provide information regarding TUCA and other state and federal laws.
• Provide frequent telephone contact to obtain information needed to resolve account problems, answer questions, and deliver quality customer service.
• Organize a heavy workload to resolve concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of full‑time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work (relevant academic credits may be applied; acceptance into a TWC Internship or Apprenticeship satisfies this requirement).
• Must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate to Texas.
• Valid driver’s license and liability insurance; ability to travel up to 10 % within Texas and lift 15 lb.
• Non‑agency‑owned transportation required for timely in‑person contacts with employers at their residences or worksites.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in accounting or auditing.
• Experience in investigations and collections.
• Experience with payroll records and financial statements.
• Knowledge of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act and other state and federal laws and policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Public speaking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive salary: $3,446.00 per month.
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan; optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Medical insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and family‑care leave.
• Additional health benefits for active employees (see Texas Employees’ Retirement System website).

Pay

Competitive salary: $3,446.00 per month.