FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDITOR I

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.

This is an intermediate level position with the Questionable Returns Detection Team (QRDT)/Audit Unit in the Special Projects Section of the Revenue Administration Division. The incumbent of this position performs financial and compliance audits which includes reviewing and auditing suspended returns independently. The position will conduct pre-audit and post-audit research showing the purpose of the audit including duties related to identifying questionable returns, reviewing identity theft, auditing transactions, preparing audit reports and examinations and researching individual taxpayer information. The incumbent will assist with the audit review process of tax preparers participating in Maryland's Modernized Electronic Filing ('MeF') program.

Please Note : Must be willing and able to work Monday through Friday in a full time capacity in the Revenue Administration Division's Annapolis office. Required hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm with an hour lunch or 8:30am to 5:00pm with a 1/2 hour lunch. Must be willing and able to work overtime on Saturdays, holidays and other than normal work hours when needed.

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:

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 educational requirement referenced above.
2. 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 may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for the required experience.
4. 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.

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel or comparable systems.
• Experience processing large volumes of work, dealing with backlogs.
• Verbal and written communication skills.Knowledge and experience using Data Warehouse, Business Objects (BOBJ) or comparable systems.
• Knowledge and experience using the Case Management System (CAMS) or comparable systems.
• Knowledge and experience using tax processing systems or comparable systems.
• Knowledge of Federal and State tax laws and returns.

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.
2. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Only applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment will be considered for this opportunity. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above. Due to the nature of this list, all qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year.  

Qualifying applicants are subject to an oral interview. Prior to appointment, the employee must successfully undergo a comprehensive background investigation including a review of criminal, MVA and tax records; and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States or under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Upon initial appointment OR promotion to a position in the State Personnel Management System, an employee is required to serve an initial six month probationary period. This probationary period may be extended an additional six months under certain circumstances at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Veterans

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.

Attachments

The preferred method for submitting additional information is to upload it directly into your online account. Please remove references to the first 5 digits of your SSN and your DOB on all attachments by deleting, redacting or blacking that information out with a marker.

Faxes/Email

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose fax or email as the option to submit your application and/or required additional information, you must include the following information on each page you submit:

1. First and Last Name
2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
3. The last 4 digits of your SS#

Fax: 410-974-5249 – This fax number is for Comptroller of Maryland recruitment efforts only.

Email: dsellman@comp.state.md.us

For Further Questions

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.

If you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact the Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources at dsellman@comp.state.md.us.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 260-6622 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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

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