REVENUE ADMINISTRATOR I

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT TEMPORARY, CONTRACTUAL AND PERMANENT STATE OF MARYLAND EMPLOYEES

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 position is located within the Business Tax Audit Section of the Compliance Division.

The incumbent will review completed audit assignments for conformity to the Business Tax Audit Section's audit standards and to prepare and distribute the Notice of Assessments. The incumbent will also assist in the processing of sales/use and admissions and amusement tax refund applications. The Revenue Administrator I will compare audit reports and audit workpapers to ensure compliance with audit checklists, analyzes penalty and interest worksheets to ensure accuracy. The incumbent's responsibilities also include following up with the audit staff to correct any audit issues prior to the issuance of an assessment or approval of a refund.

The candidate should have knowledge of policies, rules, regulations, methods, and procedures for the purpose of implementing and promoting compliance with the tax and accounting laws, and prescribing systems for reporting, accounting and distributing tax revenues to the various political subdivisions.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year college or university.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, the practice of tax law, or general management. 

NOTES:

1. Applicants may substitute additional experience as defined above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2.  Possession of a Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for two years of the required general experience.
3. Applicants may substitute graduate education in an academic field related to the required experience from an accredited college or university at the rate of one year of education for one year of the required general experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in accounting and budget classification or accounting and budget specialty codes in the tax examining field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.   

** 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. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

1. The nature of the position requires that the employee be able to travel.
2. Employees in this class may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employee assigned such duties will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please clearly indicate any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Please list classifications within the same series separately so that accurate credit may be granted. 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.

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

Only applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment will be considered for this opportunity. Approval of your application will be based on a review 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. This background check is comprehensive and may involve fingerprinting. 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. Any attachments necessary to demonstrate the minimum qualifications were met must be submitted by the filing deadline.

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: dseldon@marylandtaxes.gov

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 dseldon@marylandtaxes.gov.

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

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.