UI Tax Analyst

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Job Title:

UI Tax Analyst

Agency:

Department of Labor

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003799

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$43,210.06/YR.

Job Description:

UI Tax Analyst (Accounting Technician 2)

Job Code: FIT021

Pay Grade: H

The Georgia Department of Labor is accepting applications to fill the UI Tax Analyst position in the Employer Accounts Unit.

The position is located at 148 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303.

JOB SUMMARY

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is transforming into a forward-thinking, future-focused, and resilient organization — one that anticipates change and leads with purpose. As part of this transformation, we are building a more connected and collaborative organization where information flows quickly, awareness is shared, and teams seamlessly work together. This modern, adaptive approach strengthens our ability to respond to emerging needs, serve the public more effectively, and create meaningful impact. Join us and be part of GDOL's mission-driven team shaping the future.

The UI Tax Analyst, under general supervision, completes duties to support the UI Employer Accounts processes to include tax account adjustments, tax lien cancellations, penalty waivers, refunds, tax and wage data keying to the host system, mail processing, answering employer/payroll provider emails, answering calls and other duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews, validates and makes multiple account adjustments to tax contributions payments and quarterly/annual tax reports.
• Corrects departmental accounts errors.
• Issues/denies credit refunds.
• Validates delinquencies for the filing and/or cancellation of tax lien documents at county courthouses.
• Processes tax and wage report and sort mail.
• Completes data entry of tax and wage report records.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Tax or related field from an accredited college or university
• Completion of an Associate Degree in Business, Finance, Tax or related field and two years performing accounting and/or fiscal control functions
• One year or more experience interpreting and applying Unemployment Insurance Tax laws, rules and regulations
• One year or more experience using Ms Word, MS Excel, MS Access in an office setting
• Ability to type 50 WPM

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of available choices:

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance (multiple plans)
• Flexible / Voluntary Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Disability
  • Long Term Care
  • Legal
• Paid Time Off
  • 13 Holidays
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Purchasing Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

The Georgia Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related accounting or fiscal experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Accounting Technician 1 (FIT020) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.