Auditor (FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDITOR I) (Compliance Division)

Introduction

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OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

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This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only. This recruitment will be closed once all positions have been filled.

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GRADE

16 (*Please note, state salary guidelines may apply for current state employees)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore, Maryland

POSITION DUTIES

The Comptroller of Marylandâs Compliance Division is looking to add new tax auditors to their Business Tax Audit and Individual Tax Audit teams. We offer flexible work schedules that include telework options and opportunities to work from the field (outside of the office) for certain audit assignments. If youâre interested in tax auditing and want to join our team, please consider applying. We look forward to meeting you!

Business Tax Audit:

The main purpose of this position is to audit business entities for compliance with the State of Marylandâs revenue laws and regulations administered and enforced by the Comptroller of Maryland, and to identify and assess unpaid taxes or fees that may be owed. Audits will be conducted on-site and at times remotely as well as in-state or out-of-state as appropriate. The auditor will be provided with on-the-job training and is ultimately expected to perform audits independently.

Individual Tax Audit:

The main purpose of this position is to perform complex income tax audits of individual and pass-through entity tax filings. This work involves auditing the federal income tax returns of individuals and pass-through entities to determine whether amounts reported are accurately stated and carried to the corresponding Maryland tax returns appropriately and in accordance with applicable state and federal tax laws and regulations. Certain audits may involve identifying and verifying various sources of digital income comprised of cryptocurrencies and other crypto assets by using specialized software, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and open source data.Â

PLEASE NOTE: The list of eligible candidates from this recruitment will be used to fill several positions on both teams.

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: One year of experience performing financial and compliance audits of a State agency, grantee, business or other entity.

NOTES:

• Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a Master''s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
• Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for the required experience.
• 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 experience.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience performing tax audits for a state or federal department of revenue.
• Professional experience preparing income or business tax returns.Â
• Professional experience performing financial compliance audits.
• Familiarity with state and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Familiarity with generally accepted auditing standards.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems and legal, business, and accounting terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with Revenue Premier Enterprise, SMART, or CAMS software applications.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.

Due to the nature of the agency''s business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment.Â

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.

• First and Last Name
• Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
• The last four digits of your SS#

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email dbrown@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or  Application.Help@maryland.gov.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the Stateâs diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008, please contact the ADA Coordinator via FairPractices@marylandtaxes.gov or by calling 410-262-2777.