Senior Tax Compliance Representative
Job details
- Location
- Sacramento County, California
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $79,752 - $99,888/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- calcareers.ca.gov
About this role
Job Description and Duties
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
The Tax Processing and Accounting Division of the Employment Development Department is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the e-File Group (EFG) in the Electronic Data Integrity Section (EDIS) as a Senior Tax Compliance Representative (STCR).
Under the general supervision of a Tax Administrator I, the Senior Tax Compliance Representative (STCR) Specialist performs the most complex, difficult and sensitive tax compliance assignments in the e-File Group. The STCR serves in a lead capacity and independently handles the most complex, difficult, and sensitive tax cases. They apply the provisions of the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC) in reviewing employer tax submissions, ensuring compliance with Departmental regulations, policies, and procedures. This includes the review of electronically submitted New Employee Registry (NER), Independent Contractor Reporting (ICR) and Quarterly Contribution Return and Report of Wage data.
In addition, the STCR monitors the performance of the electronic applications and the workflows, provides training to staff and review staff work. The incumbent responds to the most complex and technical questions from staff, employers, businesses, payroll agents and government entities regarding e-Services for business, NER, ICR, and wage and withholding data.
The STCR utilizes various systems, such as the Accounting and Compliance Enterprise System (ACES), Time Share Option (TSO), Batch Reconciliation and Statistics (BRS) application, Management Interface (MI), NER and ICR databases and InfoImage to perform their daily assignments, including employer tax account maintenance, collection of delinquent tax and wage reporting forms and accuracy of forms submitted in accordance with the NER and ICR regulated process.
For applicants new to State service, you must first pass an open competitive examination. If you are new to State employment, you may apply only for exams designated as "open" to the public. If you are a veteran, you may apply for both "open" and "promotional" exams. If you wish to find out more about a particular classification, go to the calcareers.ca.gov website and click on Exam/Assessment Search option.
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.
Position(s) exist in Sacramento County.
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Special Requirements
- Begin your letter by addressing the hiring manager Jazette Lewis by name.
- Cover letter must include the title of position you are applying for, Senior Tax Compliance Representative in the e-File Group.
- Your cover letter must have a statement describing how your skills and experience align with the desirable qualifications listed and make you the best candidate for the job.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
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
If selected for hire, 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:
The SENIOR TAX COMPLIANCE REPRESENTATIVE is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the STCR exam is tentatively scheduled for JUNE 2027.
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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/25/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
- Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
[email protected]
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
The SOQ should be 12 point Arial font, single spaced, and not exceed 2 pages in length.
Submit an SOQ that addresses both prompts below. Number each response to correspond to each prompt. Your responses must be clear, concise, and based on your own work experience. Each response should include:
- a specific situation,
- your role,
- the actions you took, and
- the results of those actions.
- Explain how you provide guidance to staff, assist with training, review work products, or serve as a subject matter expert. Include examples of working across units to improve processes.
- Provide examples of communicating complex tax information to employers, taxpayers, and management in a clear and professional manner.
Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.
The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).
The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.
Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey
Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.