Job ID:22660
Agency: Department of Labor and Regulation - Reemployment Assistance Division
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: $20.61 per hour
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: 05/08/2023

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Labor and Regulation. For more information on the Department of Labor and Regulation, please visit https://dlr.sd.gov/.

The Reemployment Assistance Division (formerly unemployment insurance) is looking for a motivated professional to work as a Tax Program Representative. This position involves professional work in investigations and enforcement of the state Reemployment Assistance program in accordance with state law, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. This includes but is not limited to establishing new employer accounts, obtaining quarterly wage reports and taxes due. It will include investigating work and earning discrepancies and tips/leads. This will require communication with employers, obtain necessary information to complete reviews for accuracy. This position may also include collection processes to ensure recovery of payments due. This is a fast-paced working environment which requires self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A bachelors degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge of:

• principles and procedures of accounting;
• business management practices;
• collection techniques;
• computer and software applications.

Ability to:

• interpret and apply information, laws, and rule;
• possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• deal tactfully with others;
• be comfortable working with numbers and compare figures accurately;
• analyze and interpret financial records;
• apply critical thinking in complex situations;
• formulate logical and reasonable conclusions from available information;
• work independently;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public;
• have attention to detail.

Minimal travel required.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=LXK
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"