UI Field Tax Supervisor (Longview or Tyler)

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. Based in Austin, we have offices statewide. This position is located at 1125 Judson Road, Longview or 909 ESE Loop 323, Tyler in the Tax department. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate to Texas.

About the role

The UI Field Tax Supervisor (Accounts Examiner V) performs advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) accounts examination work. Work involves planning, developing, and recommending techniques and procedures for carrying out audits, examinations, and investigations of financial accounting records; and overseeing accounts examiners engaged in audits of financial records, fiscal statements, and operating reports to ensure legal compliance, verify questionable reports, and/or establish tax liability. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative or independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a UI Tax team, plan and assign their work, and achieve goals and standards of the Tax Department.
• Review and evaluate quality and volume of work produced by assigned personnel to determine accomplishment of goals and prepare performance appraisals based on review of work produced.
• Determine training needs, prepare training materials, and conduct training.
• Oversee the preparation of written reports; recommend and perform personnel actions.
• Assist Regional Tax Director in planning and coordinating operations of the regional and/or local tax office.
• Assist Accounts Examiners in conducting complicated audits, conducting lengthy and complex investigations, and handling difficult collections.
• Assist employers by answering questions regarding the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act (TUCA) and the application of state and federal payroll laws.
• Speak at seminars and conferences.
• Testify at hearings and before courts as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
• Experience in a UI Field Tax Office as an Accounts Examiner.
• Experience interpreting the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
• Experience reviewing the detailed work of Tax Accounts Examiners.
• Experience in preparing and presenting Tax-related training.
• Windows-based personal computer programs experience, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience in supervision.
• Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas and the ability to lift 15 pounds.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and liability insurance as required by state law.
• Requires non-agency owned transportation to make timely in-person contacts with employers at their residence or worksites that may not meet ADA specifications.

Benefits

• Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive salary: $4,724.32/month.
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Medical Insurance.
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick, and family care leave.

Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.