Bankruptcy Accounts Examiner (Austin)

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin, right next to 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 101 E 15th St, Austin, Texas in the RID Tax Collections Unit Department.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
A detail-oriented professional who is comfortable with the application of state and federal payroll tax regulations and related statutes and discussing complex issues with court and finance professionals. Someone who is ready to excel in a team environment, collaborating with accounting and auditing staff who specialize in working with courts, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals dealing with bankruptcy issues.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Bankruptcy Accounts Examiner II-IV performs entry-level to highly complex (senior-level) accounts examination work. Work involves examining and auditing operating reports and financial accounting records; and collecting fees, taxes, or penalties. Work involves examining and auditing reports; investigating and reconciling financial accounting records; filing federal bankruptcy claims on parties owing taxes, fees, or penalties to TWC. Works under close to limited supervision, with minimal to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Direct agency actions to ensure compliance with the US Bankruptcy code and other insolvency proceedings; examining and auditing tax reports, financial accounting records, and bankruptcy court filings; and coordinating the collection of fees, taxes, or penalties.
- Ensure that TWC does not violate the Automatic Stay provision of the United States Bankruptcy Code and ensure that the interest of the agency is protected.
- Research the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and provide guidance on tax law regulations and other state statutes to field tax auditors, collections personnel and other agency personnel concerning bankruptcy, receiverships, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and probate.
- Prepare and review Proofs of Claim for submission to US Bankruptcy Court to ensure accuracy and compliance with all federal and state laws governing the protection of sensitive personal information.
- Examine Unemployment Insurance tax records of employers to secure collection of past-due taxes in accordance with the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, Texas Labor Code.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Accounts Examiner II: Two years of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work.
-Accounts Examiner III: Three years of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work.
-Accounts Examiner IV: Four years of full-time experience in maintaining accounting records or performing auditing work.
-All Levels: Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- 1 to 2 years bankruptcy claims experience.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in debt collection.
- 1 to 2 years of experience with Texas Workforce Tax system.
- 3 years of experience with Microsoft (MS) Windows based programs, including MS Outlook, MS Word, and spreadsheet applications and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat.
- Knowledge of payroll tax liabilities and related issues.
- Ability to organize and prioritize a workload with multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, organize and prioritize a workload with multiple tasks and deadlines.

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive starting salary: $3,760.00 - $5,177.00/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.

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, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. 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