Introduction
OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
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.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Baltimore City
POSITION DUTIES
The main purpose of this position is to plan organize coordinate approve and schedule the operations of a business tax audit team conducting financial and compliance audits and approve audit findings for conformance with the appropriate laws regulations policies and case precedents. Advises taxpayers and subordinates on changes in laws and regulations and directs audit investigations for fraudulent tax practices. Assists subordinates in presenting and explaining audit results to taxpayers and their representatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelors 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: Four years 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 Masters degree in accounting from an accredited college or universityfor one year of the required experience.
- Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of auditing experience only.
- 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.
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.
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 Taxmaster or CAMS software applications.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel Outlook and Teams.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please ensure you provide sufficient information on yourapplication to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for thisrecruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience andensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of yourapplication will be based on a review of the information you submit. Allqualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and willremain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information mayresult in the disqualification of your application.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submittedby the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after thisdate.
Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers)must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include anyfelony; any crime of moral turpitude e.g. embezzlement fraud tax evasion orbribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault orbattery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlleddangerous substance other than marijuana regardless of the age of the offenseor the specifications of the position.
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of acompleted application.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If youchoose email as the option to submit your application/required additionalinformation you must include the following information on at least one of thepages 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 recruitmentplease emailcfeldkamp@atComptroller of MD Office of Human Resources.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or havegeneral questions about this online application system please contact the MDDepartment of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the Statesdiversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country andencourage them to apply.
If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans withDisabilities Amendments Act (ADA) of 2008 please contact thedirector of EEO & Fair Practices Operations at or or for additionalinformation.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the Statesdiversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.