We are currently recruiting for Accounting Careers Trainee (Target Class: Revenue Examiner 1).
The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL), is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in an ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.
Employer Status Unit Overview:
The principal function of the Employer Status Unit is to identify employers liable for UI coverage and to assist them in their effort to comply with State UI laws and regulations. The major tasks within the unit are: register liable employers, determine status (e.g., new; successor; non-subject status), notify employers of their liability and initial UI tax rate, terminate inactive employer accounts, handle liability appeals, maintain accurate and current files on each employer.
What’s In It For You:
- To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
- Comprehensive Benefits including industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
- Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
What you will be doing in the Employer Status Unit:
- Examine the accuracy of tax returns and tax documents to determine if employers are properly registered, make tax liability determinations, make successor determinations, commingle employer's tax experience history to calculate employer's tax rates; perform detailed audits of employer's quarterly tax returns, registration applications, sales agreements, purchase agreements, merger certificates, and IRS verifications on Federal Employer Identification Numbers and non-profit organization's exempt status.
- Provide taxpayer assistance and technical advisement in CT regarding the application of a variety of unemployment tax issues by phone, email, facsimile, and in person such as employer tax liability requirements; types of reportable employment; types of reportable services in and out of CT; exempt organizations (churches and some religious organizations); exempt employment; exempt services; exempt employees; exempt wages; how to register a new CT employer online; procedures for quarterly CT UI tax filing and wage reporting online, assist employers with creating online accounts and gaining access to such accounts, release from liability requirements and unit procedures; DOL appeal procedures; merit rating and experience transfers and all other inquiries and complex concerns regarding taxpayer's accounts and potentially liable employers.
- Process non-profit 501 (c) (3) federal income tax exempt organizations tax returns and employer registrations to ensure proper tax liability requirements are met prior to registration. Review tax returns, tax forms, and tax documentation such as IRS 501 (c) (3) tax determination letters, most recent financial statements, and sources of funding. Process employers’ request to change reporting methods. Assist all lower-level staff with highly technical tax and registration matters.
- Perform related duties as needed.
Position Highlights:
- Full-time, forty (40) hours per week.
- Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
- Located in Wethersfield
- Telework is available based on the telework guidelines and will be discussed further in the recruitment process.
Compensation Guidelines: