State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
Apr 27, 2024
Full Time
Unemployment Specialist / Hiring Event Description This posting is ONLY for the applicants from the April 4, 2024 hiring event to apply for onboarding purposes. Other applicants will not be considered. The Division of Employment Security is filling Benefit Program Specialist positions and Benefit Program Associate positions in the Tax section. This section is responsible for the maintenance of state unemployment tax accounts; to include quarterly tax filings, rates, ownership/addresses and more. You will investigate contribution matters and make determinations regarding an employer’s account; interview and correspond with employers, attorneys, and accountants to obtain information concerning an employer’s liability and wage issues; collect delinquent contributions (taxes), interest, penalties, and wage reports due, etc. You will analyze information and apply the correct section(s) of the law to the facts; prepare written determinations to be mailed to all interested parties; make determinations involving complex issues such as initial and successor liability; report ability of workers and wages; and estimation of taxable wages and assessment of contributions, interest, and penalties due; issue and maintain garnishments through the court system. You must be able to: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with a diverse group of people effectively. Ability to use technology effectively to conduct daily work assignments. Ability to manage multiple work assignments at the same time while meeting deadlines and quality requirements. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . If you have questions about this position, please contact HumanResources@labor.mo.gov .