Director of UI Contribution Division
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
GRADE
25
LOCATION OF POSITION
100 South Charles Street
Baltimore Maryland 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position reports directly to the Assistant Secretary of the Division of UnemploymentInsurance (DUI). The main purposes of this position are to detect and determine the liability ofemployers to provide unemployment insurance coverage for their employees; to collectquarterly tax and wage reports and account for the contributions (taxes) that are due once theliability is determined; and to account for the payment of unemployment insurance benefits paidto eligible claimants.
POSITION DUTIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Director of Contributions for MDOL Division of MarylandUnemployment Insurance (UI) consist of but are not limited to the following:
This position will provide leadership direction and oversight of the day-to-day operations of UlsContribution functions. Leading the strategic planning for the Contributions Division to ensure that staffpriorities align with the MDOL and UI goals and missions. Ensuring the effective management of thetechnical program and operation of MDOL UI Contributions Division which includes oversight of UIemployer assistance tax enforcement internal audit and various collection activities.
Employer Assistance: This unit is responsible for identifying new employer liabilities opening and closingemployer accounts assigning tax rates to over 149000 employer accounts responding to taxcorrespondence on interest and penalties preparing replies to tax protest correspondence processingclaim separation information requests and maintaining separation information penalty receivable the unit responds to employer protests of benefits charged to their experience ratingaccount.
Tax Enforcement: This unit oversees and directs the employer call center supporting collection efforts foremployers who have not filed their tax returns or paid the tax. It is also responsible for auditing 1% of theactive employers each year and collecting delinquent reports and taxes payment plans licenserenewals and tax intercepts. Furthermore this unit corrects wage records for eligible claimants.
Accounting and Cash Management: This Unit evaluates employer tax liability and revenue collectionoperations supporting the States Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program and oversees the accountingfunctions of the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. The position plays a key role in ensuringeffective resource management and high-quality customer service within the Accounting and FundManagement Section which includes four functional units: Accounts Receivable and Audit; ReimbursableEmployer Accounting;the UI Cashiers Unit; and Fiscal Accounting.
Contributions Internal Audit: This unit manages the Internal Audit functions within the Contributionssection. It oversees reviews conducted and analysis to ensure that the unit complies with established
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a bachelors degree with30 credit hours in accounting and/or related courses.
Experience: Five years of professional accounting experience or five years of experience examining analyzing andinterpreting accounting systems records and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a masters degree inaccounting from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.
2. Applicants who have met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination before July 1 1974 will beconsidered to have met the educational requirement referenced above.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in theAccounting Officer classification or Financial Management specialty codes in the accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
- Five years of managerial experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
- Experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity with strong skills in team management projectcoordination and strategic planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word and Google Workplace
- Experience in data analysis reporting and delivering measurable outcomes.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Personnel employed in this classification will have access to federal tax information and mustundergo 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.
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 strongly encouraged please upload along with application
All information concerning the qualifications including any required documentation (diploma transcript certificate etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
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. or World Education Services Inc.or .
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.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time permanent position and eligible for full State benefits which include:
Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
Paid holidays 12-13 per year
Generous paid leave package (annual sick personal and compensatory leave)
State Pension (defined benefit plan)
Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
Comprehensive subsidized health dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles freegeneric prescriptions and free preventative health services
Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
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 submit via email to 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 Human Resources
Attn: 26- (UI Director of Contributions/FR)
100 S. Charles Street
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 MDOL 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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