Overview
The Maryland Department of Labor, (MD Labor), Division of Unemployment Insurance is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of UI Contributions Tax Auditor I. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year after the closing date of the announcement.
GRADE and LOCATION
GRADE 16
LOCATION OF POSITION Baltimore City, 100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. The hire candidate will be working out of the Baltimore City office until the College Park office reopens.
Main Purpose of Job
This position is the trainee level of work, performing audits and investigations that include examining and analyzing the payroll and business records of employers. The audits and investigations are conducted to determine or confirm liability under Unemployment Insurance Law in accordance with federal Tax Performance Standards and Field Investigation and Audit Unit policies in the Department of Labor's Unemployment Insurance Contribution Division, generally accepted auditing standards and practices, governmental auditing standards and practices, and generally accepted accounting principles. The audits are performed independently or as a member of an audit team.
POSITION DUTIES
This position is the trainee level of work performing audits and investigations that include examining and analyzing the payroll and business records of employers. The audits and investigations are conducted to determine or confirm liability under Unemployment Insurance Law in accordance with federal Tax Performance Standards and Field Investigation and Audit Unit policies in the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance Contribution Division, generally accepted auditing standards and practices, governmental auditing standards and practices, and generally accepted accounting principles. The audits are performed independently or as a member of an audit team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education : A Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by 3 credit hours in auditing. Experience : None.
Notes : 1. Applicants, who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974, will be considered to have met the education requirement. 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Internal Review classifications or Auditing specialty codes in the Financial or Auditing fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports and statements. Experience conducting audits and investigations.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Personnel employed in this classification will have access to federal tax information and must undergo a state and FBI criminal background check as a condition of employment. All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (MD Labor / DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor / DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment / fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
1. Employees in this classification are required to travel to multiple locations within their assigned territory. 2. Employees in this classification are provided and required to use a laptop computer.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. Resumes are acceptable as additional information only. However, the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection. All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. For positions that require Bachelor / Master Degree etc : Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire.
For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and / or selective qualifications of the position. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include :
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may contact Chevelle Wise 410-230-6293 or submit via email to chevelle.wise@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to : Maryland Department of Labor / Office of Administration Attn : UI Contributions Tax Auditor I (25-001078-0002) CW 100 S. Charles Street, Tower I, Ste. 5000 Baltimore, MD 21201 The MD State Application Form can be found online. Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MD Labor that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
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Tax Auditor • Baltimore, MD, United States