Adjustments - Employer Liability Specialist
Job details
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $51,979 - $77,709/yr
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is seeking applicants for the position of Employer Liability Specialist (ELS) in our Adjustments Unit in our Unemployment Insurance Division.
Position Details
- Location: 1000 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA
- Schedule: Full-time | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Work Flexibility: Hybrid telework and alternate schedules available after six months of employment and training have been completed.
New Hires will start at base starting wage: $24.99/hour, $1,999.20/ bi-weekly, $51,979.20/annually
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Audit UI tax reports to ensure compliance.
- Review and process wage adjustments submitted by employer of staff and initiate assessments of additional tax, interest and/or penalties due to issue credit statement as corrections are made.
- Communicate with other departmental personnel to correct claim information.
- Employer accounts must be correctly adjusted to ensure proper computation of future UI tax rates.
- Properly input wage information so claimants will have correct credit available for benefit payments.
- Certify employer Iowa tax reporting to the Internal Revenue Services as requested by employer to verify employers federal 940 reporting.
- Collaborate with employers, accountants, attorneys, legislators, and agency personnel regarding the Iowa Employment Security Law.
- Respond to questions on taxable wages, tax rates, benefit payments, charges resulting from benefit payments, completing quarterly UI tax forms, submitting adjustments.
- Participate in committees and assist other departmental personnel in the compliance of other tax related projects as assigned by Tax Management.
- Review changes of ownership submitted by Field Audit to verify accuracy and compliance with Iowa Code.
- Complete transfers by adjusted wages and re-computed tax rates.
- Issue decisions allowing or denying partial transfer of experience by notifying all parties involved in.
- Determine transfer percentage, if partial transfer is mandatory, as required by Iowa Code and administrative rules.
- Prepare a brief for Inspections and Appeals, if decision is appealed, and participate in administrative hearing as a department representative.
- Appear as a representative for Iowa Workforce Development.
- Maintain a working knowledge of State and Federal Employment Security Law, Bankruptcy Law, and Civil Law regarding employer wages, out of state wages, rate computations, and other issues that are being appealed by the employer.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Proficiency in unemployment insurance tax and benefits programs, including legal contracts, financial records, and tax law.
- Strong understanding of UI Tax and Benefits to communicate to stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
- Familiarity with standard office software (MS Office Suite, Adobe PDF) and agency-specific applications.
About Iowa Workforce Development
IWD is a state agency committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers and to connecting employers to available workers through our IowaWORKS partnership.
IWD continually strives to improve processes and align the organization to provide effective, demand-driven products and services. IWD staff in Des Moines consists of administrative services, disability determination services, information technology, labor market information, unemployment insurance services, vocational rehabilitation services, and workforce services. The agency also maintains a statewide delivery system for IowaWORKS Offices where both employers and job seekers can receive workforce assistance.
Employer Highlights
IWD is focused on serving Iowans and providing outstanding customer service. Our strength is driven by the skills and talents of our people. IWD offers a rewarding team atmosphere, a flexible working environment, and a great total compensation package for our full-time employees, including:
- Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
- Hybrid telework opportunities for eligible classifications
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
If you’re looking for a career with a well-respected organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place!
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify; a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
No applicant seeking employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Select positions will be subject to a criminal background check.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four year accredited college or university supplemented by four semester hours of accounting course work, and one year of financial auditing, tax collection, or related experience;
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Benefits
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Retirement Planning:
We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.
Paid Time Off:
Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
Professional Development:
Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
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Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.
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Supplemental Questions
- Yes - I understand and agree.
- No
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
- No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
- Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
- I have not graduated from a four year accredited college or university with coursework that includes four semester hours of accounting
- I have less than six months of the required experience
- I have six months to less than 12 months of the required experience
- I have 12 months or more of the required experience
- I do not have one year of financial auditing, tax collection, or related experience
- Less than two years of post high school education AND/OR additional experience in financial auditing, tax collection, or related experience
- Two years to less than four years of post high school education AND/OR additional experience in financial auditing, tax collection, or related experience
- Four years or more of post high school education AND/OR additional experience in financial auditing, tax collection, or related experience
- I am not a current State of Iowa employee - Executive Branch
- Less than three months of experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa
- Three months to less than six months of experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa
- Six months to less than nine months of experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa
- Nine months or more of experience in the classification of Accountant/Auditor 1 for the State of Iowa
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Agency Information
EmployerState of IowaAgency 309 Iowa Workforce Development Address 1000 E Grand AveDes Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/