Accounts Examiner (Multiple Locations)

About the organization

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. It is a Family Friendly Certified Workplace offering work‑life balance, competitive salaries, extensive training and development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. This position can be performed from either of the following locations: 909 E SE Loop 323, Tyler, TX, or 1125 Judson Rd, STE 133, Longview, TX (Tax Department). Applicants must be Texas residents or be willing to relocate to Texas. Sponsorship for employment visas is not available.

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 compliance with the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA).
• Collect delinquent reports and taxes by contacting employers; audit forms for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Prepare or adjust employer quarterly reports and assist employers in preparing tax forms.
• Perform skip‑tracing techniques and investigations; recommend collection actions to the State Office when appropriate.
• Communicate with employers, legislators, and state or federal agencies to provide information regarding TUCA and other applicable 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.

Qualifications

• At least one year of full‑time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work. Relevant academic credits may be applied toward this experience requirement.

Preferred Experience & Skills

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

Compensation & Benefits

• 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 benefits for active employees (see Texas Employee Retirement System benefits page).

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Up to 10 % travel within the state of Texas.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Routine operation of a personal vehicle; valid driver’s license and liability insurance required.
• Non‑agency owned transportation needed for in‑person contacts with employers at locations that may not meet ADA specifications.