THE POSITION

Are you seeking a flexible and fulfilling career in tax compliance, auditing, and investigation? If you enjoy meeting new people and having diverse work assignments, this opportunity might be perfect for you! The Department of Labor & Industry is on the lookout for self-driven individuals to travel across Pennsylvania, assisting various employers and businesses in adhering to PA Unemployment Compensation (UC) laws. If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a UC Tax Agent, your role involves engaging directly with employers and businesses to explain the requirements they need to meet under Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation law. You will review their financial records and investigate any issues to ensure compliance, spot errors, and detect fraudulent activities. Each case presents its own challenges and learning experiences. These positions are primarily home-based, but you will also spend time traveling and working on-site with various employers and businesses within your designated area.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Frequent travel throughout assigned territory in Pennsylvania is required. 
• Home headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. 
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits. 

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Bradford, Clinton, Lackawanna, Lycoming, Monroe, Pike, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, or Wyoming counties.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.