This information is for reference only. These classifications are no longer valid and were replaced 7/1/2020.
- Unemployment Insurance Auditor II
- What will I be doing?
- Do I qualify?
- Can I be successful?
- Benefits
- How do I apply?
This is mid-level professional public contact work in the Missouri Division of Employment Security investigating employer liability, auditing larger employers' books and records, collecting delinquent taxes, conducting claimant interviews to verify eligibility for benefits, and reviewing Division documents to determine compliance with the provisions of the Employment Security Law.
Audits employers' books, payroll, and other related records, using generally accepted auditing standards and procedures, to determine employer liability for payment of unemployment insurance taxes, accuracy of wage reporting, and compliance with Employment Security Law.
Reviews claimants' entitlement to unemployment insurance to determine conformity with the provisions of the law and regulations; discusses findings with claimants and explains irregularities.
Prepares forms and schedules necessary to record ownership, employment experience, wages paid, changes in ownership, and amount of tax due.
Reviews, revises, and develops forms used by the tax section of the Division of Employment Security.
Confers with employers, accountants, and attorneys, individually or in groups, to explain provisions of the Employment Security Law and regulations; assists with problems arising in connection with administration of the law.
Interviews claimants to secure information concerning previous wages earned for use in determining entitlement to additional wage credits .
Interviews claimants and employers to determine the reason for claimants' separation from work or verify that claimants actually contacted employers to seek employment.
Interviews claimants, Division staff, and third parties to verify claimants' eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits, makes proper determinations, and prepares detailed reports.
Corresponds with claimants, employers, and central office staff to correct errors, resolve problems, make adjustments, and facilitate claims processing and tax collection.
Interviews claimants involved in disputed claims, including such issues as separation from work, availability for work, refusal of work, participation in a labor dispute, and overpayment investigations.
Evaluates the work completed by regional telephone claims center and central office staff as it relates to payment of benefits to selected claimants; applies proper section of law to the facts; prepares non-monetary determinations and re-determinations; and adjusts claims as appropriate.
Calls on employers to collect delinquent tax, interest, and penalties; conducts investigations with the assistance of public officials, banks, other businesses, and private parties in order to locate assets that may be attached to enforce payment of delinquent taxes ; and works with public officials in execution of judgments to enforce payment of delinquent taxes.
Attends hearings and offers testimony as requested by an Appeals Referee in cases involving employer and claimant appeals to disputed determinations.
Assists with informal and on-the-job training of Unemployment Insurance Auditor I's.
Makes recommendations to revise forms and procedures of the Unemployment Insurance program and amendments to provisions of Employment Security Law.
Serves legal documents such as assessments and subpoenas to obtain employer records.
Exercises independence in the performance of job duties; receives technical assistance and direction from an employee of higher classification who evaluates work for efficiency of operation and attainment of program objectives.
Performs other related work as assigned.
(The following minimum qualifications will determine merit system eligibility. Allowable experience and education substitutions are provided in italics below the corresponding minimum qualification statement; no other substitutions will be permitted. These minimum qualifications may also be used to evaluate applicants for Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System positions not requiring selection from merit registers.)
One or more years of experience as an Unemployment Insurance Auditor I , Contributions Specialist II, or Claims Specialist II with the Missouri Division of Employment Security; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
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A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or Finance, including at least 6 earned credit hours in Accounting; and,
One or more years of professional experience in business or public administration, law, accounting, auditing, or in a state or federal unemployment insurance program, that involved either keeping fiscal records and preparing state and federal tax reports, or credit, collections, tax, compliance, employment security or fiscal investigations.
(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute for the required experience.)
(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.)
Please note that documentation that supports your eligibility (i.e. transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process. If you do not possess the minimum qualifications, please consider one of many other employment opportunities with the State of Missouri.
Do you possess the key skills which are considered essential for successful employment in this classification?
Intermediate knowledge of the Missouri Employment Security Law and the Federal Unemployment Tax Act.
Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles, systems, and procedures, and ability to analyze and trace expenditures to proper accounts.
Intermediate knowledge of interviewing and investigative techniques and procedures required in the processing of claims for unemployment insurance.
Intermediate knowledge of the principles, objectives, and regulations underlying the unemployment insurance program.
Intermediate knowledge of general business organization and operation.
Intermediate knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and computer software programs.
Ability to apply the law and regulations consistently to specific situations.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employers, accountants, attorneys, claimants, and the general public.
Ability to recognize areas of non-compliance with the Employment Security Law and explain the irregularities.
Ability to prepare clear, complete, concise, and timely reports of findings.
Ability to obtain basic facts, evaluate information, and make determinations based on Employment Security Law, established rules, and precedents.
Ability to obtain the necessary cooperation and information using considerable tact and diplomacy.
Ability to communicate effectively and represent the Agency in a professional manner.
Ability to perform work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to operate a personal computer and standard keyboard with speed and accuracy.
Ability to travel in the performance of assigned duties.
Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment such as folders, case records, laptop computers, and projectors necessary for completion of audits or presentations.
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