State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Employment Security
Contributions Unit
45 South Fruit St - Concord, NH

on-site until training complete, then options of hybrid in state remote, flexible schedule, etc.

Tax Auditor I

Typical starting pay for this position $19.57 up to $25.89/hour

37.5-hour work week.

Position # 11096

Please note, this position is eligible for an Alternative, Flexible, or In-State Remote-Hybrid schedule upon completion of in office training period. This position is not fully remote.

The State of New Hampshire, Employment Security, Contributions Unit, has a full-time vacancy for a Tax Auditor I.

REQUIRED: APPLY DIRECTLY TO OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.NH.GOV

(really applications do not process in our system.)

Summary:
Perform accounting and auditing functions and Merit Rating procedures in the Contributions Section, Department of Employment Security relating to the accurate maintenance of employer accounts in accordance with the New Hampshire Unemployment Compensation Law.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - See Per 405.1 .
18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree
36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree
54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in accounting, business, economics, finance, computer information systems or a related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Three years' experience in accounting or auditing work. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: None required.

Responsibilities:

Audit, evaluate and maintain merit rating data and procedures, as needed on the yearly cycle, as well as daily for Successor/Acquisition transactions to assure the transfer of experience has been accurately updated and has assigned the proper tax and penalty rates. Calculate and assign appropriate employer experience for partial transfer of workforce to assure accurate tax rate assignment

Adjust and verify employers' accounts to enable the Status Unit to complete the termination of activity on accounts no longer liable in the State of NH. Verify that the systems procedures have responded appropriately during the reactivation or change of subjectivity of employers' accounts so accurate tax rate information is updated and corresponds to the ledger statement.

Audit, verify and process Employer Tax and Wage Reports as considered necessary to maintain timely filing. Verify batch data; remittances and entries made by data control clerks to assure accurate nightly posting of employers' accounts.

Communicate with employers to answer inquiries and resolve problems related to the tax provisions of the law, and answers inquiries from employers regarding tax rates, tax rate calculations and methods, reasons for rate loss penalties, and balances due on accounts. Research employers' prior experience to provide correct tax rate information to assist field auditors in their employer audits. Responds to field auditor inquiries regarding employer rates.

Assist with the adjustments of employers' accounts once verification has been made confirming inaccurate reporting. Prepare documentation and correspondence notifying the employer of the discrepancies. Communicate, when necessary, with the employer giving explanation of excess wage calculation or wages added not previously reported but discovered due to a claim.

Analyze, interpret and evaluate requested scans from OIT to verify the integrity of NHACTS and determine that the information provided by the Contributions Section is accurate as regulated by NH Employment Security laws. Performs testing of job related screens to assist OIT personnel.

Assist in the preparation of requests from the Legal Department for Summary Statements of Account, Tax Assessments and Jeopardy Assessments.

Prepare proof of credit when requested by the Internal Revenue Service or employer and prepare Certificates of Good Standing, upon request.

Adjust rates and removes rate loss penalties to comply with mandates as set forth by the administrative hearing committee, which has the authority to compromise taxes and tax rate penalties.

For further information please contact the Hiring Manager, Janet Coughlin, Janet.M.Coughlin@nhes.nh.gov and 603-228-4048.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.57 - $25.89 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person