Financial Operations – Payment Research Technician II

Full job description
 

This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until the position has been filled.
 

If you are analytical with an attention to detail, this job is for you. The Utah State Tax Commission’s Financial Operations Division is looking for a motivated individual who can work both independently and with teams to fill the Payment Research Technician II position. This person will play an integral role in the Division’s mission to provide quality service to both taxpayers and our colleagues. You must be current on your state and federal tax filings and pass a FBI level background check.

Principle Duties
As a Payment Research Technician, you will:
research, prepare and process payment vouchers, returns and correspondence
prepare and process a variety of accounting documents and transactions
maintain accounts; add and update
contact taxpayers for information
payment research and other related payment tasks
support other staff members
review documents for completeness and accuracy
make adjustments to documents and accounts
prepare reports
create files
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:have attention to detail and accuracy
experience maintaining and verifying accounts receivable information
experience handling money
excellent customer service skills
10-key skills
Salary
Non-state employees are hired for this position only at $15.13 an hour. We are unable to negotiate hourly wage amounts. DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers for current state employees.

What’s in it for you?
You will receive great health and retirement benefits. In this position, you would enjoy the generous benefits package offered by the State of Utah. We have an extremely competitive total compensation package that you can learn about HERE!Health Insurance – Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage)
5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage)
4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
Retirement – Utah Retirement Systems (URS):Employees hired on or after than 7/1/2011 and have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System.
Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in Tier I Public Employees System.
Paid Time Off:Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
Annual leave increases with years of service.
There are also 12 paid holidays.
The Agency
Our mission is to collect revenue for the state and local governments and to equitably administer tax and assigned motor vehicle laws.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Physical RequirementsTypically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Other RequirementsPersonal tax filings and vehicle registrations must be current and complete.
A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a FBI level background investigation.
For transfer/promotion, DHRM rules apply.