Hiring: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX AGENT 1/2/3 Company: State of Louisiana Location: Baton Rouge, LA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 11:29:18 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : TDD About the job Qualifications: •The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. •Job Duties And Other Information •Conduct complex audits of employers to ensure compliance with federal and state Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax laws by analyzing tax returns, payroll records, financial documents, and business operations. •Identify unreported wages, worker misclassification issues, and tax discrepancies; calculate assessments including taxes, penalties, and interest. •Interpret and apply Employment Security laws and regulations; prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to executives, CPAs, and attorneys. •Initiate enforcement actions including subpoenas, liens, payment negotiations, and litigation referrals to protect the State’s financial interests and secure delinquent tax payments. •Advise employers on UI tax responsibilities, ownership changes, voluntary coverage, and reporting requirements; serve as primary agency contact within assigned territory. •Resolve benefit protests and analyze payroll data to support accurate claims processing. •Plan and manage audit assignments and federally mandated quotas; coordinate with other auditors and provide guidance to support staff as needed. •Ensure timely collection of significant tax revenues deposited into the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund to sustain statewide benefit payment. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!