What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Examiner (El Paso) position at Texas Workforce Commission?
Description
WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1359 Lomaland Dr, El Paso in the El Paso Tax department.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE:
The ideal candidate will have good organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
The Accounts Examiner I performs entry-level accounts examination and auditing work. Work involves examining and auditing operating reports and financial accounting records to ensure legal compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; and collecting taxes, fees, or penalties. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Review and audit employer accounting records for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; including payroll, general ledgers, profit and loss statements and federal reports.
- Prepare audit reports of findings, outline discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Establish employment tax liability, open and close employer tax accounts and ensure employers are complying with TUCA.
- Collect delinquent reports and taxes by contacting employers and audits forms from employers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Prepare employer quarterly reports or adjust as necessary and assist employers in preparation of tax forms.
- Perform a variety of skip tracing techniques and investigations.
- Recommend collection action to the State Office when appropriate.
- Communicate with employers, legislators, and state or federal agencies to provide information regarding TUCA and other state and federal laws.
- Perform frequent telephone contact to obtain information necessary to resolve account problems, answer questions and provide quality customer service.
- Organize a heavy workload to resolve concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- One year of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
- Experience or education in accounting or auditing.
- Experience in investigations.
- Experience in collections.
- Experience with payroll records.
- Experience with financial records and statements.
- Experience in providing information regarding the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act or other State and Federal laws and policies.
- Personal computer programs experience, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
- Public speaking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $3,446.00/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits
Duty involves up to 10% travel within the state of Texas.
VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AccountingAuditingandFinance.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Primary Location
: United States-Texas-El PasoWork Locations
:Job
: Tax Examiners and CollectorsOrganization
: TWC Business UnitSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Type
: StandardJob Level
: Non-ManagementTravel
: Yes, 10 % of the TimeJob Posting
: Oct 9, 2026, 12:00:00 AMBenefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $3,446