Tax Examiner
Location: Helena Montana
Description: State of Montana is currently interviewing Tax Examiner right now, this vacancy will be placed in Montana. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Tax Examiner
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Labor and Industry
Office of Human Resources - P.O. Box 1728
Helena , MT
59624-1728
Phone: (406)444-3710
Fax: (406)444-3685
TTY: (406)444-0532
E-mail: dliapps@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
66202011!
Openings:
1
Location(s):
Helena
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
12/27/2013
Closing Date:
1/9/2014
Department:
Labor and Industry
Division:
Unemployment Insurance
Bureau:
Contributions Status & Rating Unit
Union:
MPEA
Bargaining Unit:
038
Band/Grade:
05
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
$32,179.00 - $40,223.00
Salary Unit:
Yearly
Additional Salary Information: Additional compensation includes $9,672 for benefits and 8.17% of employer contribution to retirement. Applicants’ qualifications are assessed based on minimum qualifications and in accordance to Pay Plan Rules. Successful applicant’s pay is set using the above salary ra! nge based on qualifications.
Special Information:
Are you looking for an accounting career opportunity in a team setting environment with a customer focus on unemployment insurance tax law compliance? Do you have experience in accounting or unemployed insurance? Then this opportunity is for you!
The Unemployment Insurance Division employees share a dedication to their work with an upbeat atmosphere of a team oriented work environment. The UI employees enjoy where they work that they remain with the division to establish longevity with their years of service.
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry Unemployment Insurance Division offers a great work environment and exceptional Benefits all while living and working in beautiful Helena, Montana.
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry exists to promote and protect the well-being of Montana’s workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibiliti! es. The core values of this Department are customer focus, individual r! esponsibility, individual growth, ethics in the workplace, and continuous improvement. These values represent the Department’s expectations of staff and the ideal employee is one who embraces these values.
The successful applicant must receive positive job references. Pay for employees new to DLI will be set at a level below salary of current employees with similar qualifications. Following a successful trial period, new employees shall have pay adjusted to a base salary level that is consistent with current employees with similar qualifications.
Required applications materials :
- State of Montana Employment Application Form
- Response to Supplement Questions
If claiming employment preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing the charac! ter of discharge, Montana DPHHS disability certification, or service connected disability letter. See State of Montana Employment Preference form for more details. Complete application materials must be submitted by closing date of job posting. Late or incomplete application materials will not be considered.
Application materials are accepted via on-line, email, fax, postal mail, or dropped off at nearest MT Job Service. If you have any questions or problems applying for this vacancy, please contact us at dliapps@mt.gov or (406)444-3710.
DLI MPEA selection will be based on the following:
Qualifications 30% - Capabilities 57.5% - Seniority 12.5%
Duties:
The position prepares, analyzes annual rating structure options, and assigns unemployment insurance contribution rates to experience rated employers; assuring proper assessment of taxes based on Rate Schedule is in place.
Analyzes requests for adjustments to ensure com! pliance with UI law. Resolves questions and compliance issues by contac! ting employers, accountants, CPAs, UI field representatives and other agency staff for clarification.
Determines validity of credits and approves issuance of UI tax refund checks.
Represents the UI Division at hearings with employers or their attorneys, defending the Division’s position on issues involving experience rating issues, which arise.
Review, approves or denies requests of Application for Transfer of Experience Rate Record submitted by employers.
Makes decisions on required transfers of experience rates based on analysis of businesses ownership, management and control. Investigates and issues decisions on employers who may be attempting to avoid their proper UI experience rate assignment.
Coordinates and reviews for accuracy the yearly assignment of contribution rates for government accounts, and calculates and assigns contribution rates to new governmental accounts and to those transferring to or from another governm! ental account.
The position involves sitting for long periods of time. Much of the time is spent responding to phone calls, keyboarding and using a computer monitor.
Competencies:
The position requires proficiency in planning, prioritizing and goal setting in managing multiple projects; and excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve customer questions and complaints with courtesy and respect.
Requires knowledge of laws and regulations relating to unemployment insurance tax, employers’ contribution rates, and accounting principles and procedures; and modern office practices and procedures.
Requires the ability to analyze and interpret accounting data; use modern computer technology and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other agencies and the public; and communicate effectively both verbally and in writi! ng.
Education/Experience:
Minimum qualifications re! quire a combination of education and or experience equivalent to five (5) years of relevant field and work experience. The above competencies are typically acquired through a Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience at a technical level in accounting or underwriting, preferably with unemployment insurance, or alternative combinations of education and experience.
Supplemental Questions:
The information you provide on this application supplement will be used by the selection panel in combination with your education and experience to determine which applicants will be selected for an interview. Your responses will be viewed apart from your state application and other application material, therefore, IT IS IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC INFORMATION REGARDING NAMES OF EMPLOYERS, DATES, JOB TITLES, ETC. In order to receive full credit, you must express yourself fully and completely. Do not expect th! e selection panel to make assumptions based upon your application, resume, or other materials when rating your application supplement.
Describe your experience in communicating complicated information in an understandable format to a variety of customers. Explain what the information was, your involvement in putting the information together and who your audience was?
Describe your experience interpreting laws, rules, Program Letters (UIPLs), directives, policies, procedures and how you applied or presented this interpretation.
Additional Materials Required: None Required
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 00:31:34 GMT