Tax Compliance Representative

Job Description and Duties

Why join the Contribution Adjustment Section (CAS) in the Tax Processing and Accounting Division (TPAD)?

The CAS is engaged in providing critical services to California employers by processing exception workloads and ensuring data integrity through analysis and taxpayer outreach. We process employer tax payments, returns, adjustments, refunds, petitions, and hearings.

We are an innovative and solution-oriented team of knowledgeable professionals who support taxpayers and guide them towards voluntary compliance. We are driven by curiosity, optimism, the belief that everyone can grow, and we care about our people.

Are you a highly motivated person that values a positive, empowering and an inclusive work environment? Do you possess excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills? If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and want to join a dynamic team and unlock your potential as a Tax Compliance Representative, then this is the place for you!

About this role:

Successful candidates will have a special combination of great analytical and communication skills. They will analyze employer account information and make determinations while processing various workloads, in accordance with established guidelines of the California Unemployment Insurance Code.

This position is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento within walking distance to Light Rail, farmer's markets during the summer months, the Golden 1 Center, and an eclectic collection of retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package.

This position is headquartered in Downtown Sacramento and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the “Hiring Unit Contact” listed below under Contact Information.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

A cover letter is required and will be scored. See "Cover Letter Requirements" section for specific instructions on what to include in your cover letter.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Experience working with ACES, excellent customer service, knowledge of payroll taxes, ability to interpret and apply tax laws to ensure compliance with California Unemployment Insurance Codes (CUIC), proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word), positive attitude, possess good time management skills and attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to work well in a team environment as well as individually with little supervision.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -

  A cover letter is required and should be no longer than two pages.

  Your cover letter must contain the following information:

  • Begin your letter by addressing the hiring manager by name.
  • Cover letter must include the title of position you are applying for, Tax Compliance Representative in the EDD Contribution Adjustment Section.
  • Your cover letter should have a statement describing how your skills and experience align with this position and make you the best candidate for the job.

  Failure to include these components in your cover letter will result in deducted points.