Tax Agent (Unemployment Compensation)

Overview

This role offers a career combining accounting, investigation, and independence, suitable for new graduates and professionals with experience in accounting, payroll, auditing, bookkeeping, finance, taxation, compliance, or investigations. The position involves helping employers across Pennsylvania understand and comply with Unemployment Compensation (UC) tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Work independently from a home office while managing an assigned territory
• Review employer records and conduct audits related to payroll, accounting, and financial documents
• Reconstruct payroll information when records are incomplete
• Identify reporting errors and prepare account adjustments
• Investigate employer liability and registration issues
• Review potential worker misclassification and blocked claims
• Perform field collection activities and negotiate payment plans when appropriate
• Evaluate employer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Explain findings professionally and assist employers in understanding compliance requirements

Work Schedule & Location

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch
• Alternate Work Schedule available
• Home-headquartered position requiring a securely configured high-speed internet connection
• Must work from an approved location within Pennsylvania
• Must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, or Venango County
• Frequent travel throughout the assigned territory is required; travel expenses are paid

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 18 college credits in finance and accounting, with at least 6 credits in accounting, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience including 18 college credits in finance and accounting, with at least 6 credits in accounting
• Applicants within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree will also be considered
• Valid driver's license that is not under suspension

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid travel expenses
• Comprehensive employee benefits offered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Additional Information

Communication throughout the hiring process will be conducted by email. Applicants are advised to regularly check their inbox, including spam and junk folders, to avoid missing important updates or next steps.