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Reference #: 4461475 THE POSITION Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding career in tax compliance, auditing and investigation? Do you like getting out and meeting with people and variation in work assignments? If so, look no further! The Department of Labor & Industry is looking for independent and highly motivated individuals to travel throughout an assigned territory within Pennsylvania and help a wide range of employers and businesses comply with PA Unemployment Compensation (UC) law. Move forward in your career, apply with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a UC Tax Agent, you will make in person and other types of contacts with employers and businesses to communicate all necessary requirements that they must fulfill under PA UC law. You will also examine their financial records and investigate issues to confirm compliance, identify errors, and fraudulent activity. Each case is unique and offers an abundance of new learning opportunities.

The UC Tax Agent positions are home-headquartered and spend a mix of their time traveling, working at home and working on-site with employers and businesses throughout their assigned geographic territory.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are generally 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available. This position will service and candidate must reside in one of the following counties: Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia (District 5). Frequent travel throughout assigned territory in Pennsylvania is required. Travel expenses will be paid. Salary:Starting salary is non-negotiable. Please review all individual job postings for similar job titles and apply accordingly. Each posting is for a different team. Applying for this posting does not also automatically apply you for any of the other postings with similar job titles that you may be interested in applying for. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 18 college credits in finance and accounting, of which at least 6 college credits are in accounting; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 18 college credits in finance and accounting, of which at least 6 college credits are in accounting.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Bucks, Montgomery, or Philadelphia, counties (District 5.) If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the osition. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.