INTERNAL AUDITOR II
Office Of Program of Analysis and Audit
Recruitment #22-004373-0005
Department | DAT Business Property Valuation |
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Date Opened | 6/21/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 7/14/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $51,481.00 - $61,937.00/year- with the potential growth to $84,061.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Jennifer Arhin |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
This is a position Specific
Recruitment for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Director's Office-Program of Analysis and Audit Division. The resulting eligible list will be used for this position
only. Interested persons will need to reapply for future recruitments in
this classification.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Facilitates External Audits
and Monitors Compliance Outside of Audits · These
audits include, but are not limited to, the Office of Legislative Audits, The
Internal Revenue Service, periodic financial audits as required by the State
Treasurer’s Office, Inventory Audits as required by the Department of General
Services, and other audits as required by the Department of Budget and
Management. · Coordinate
the Department’s relationship with external auditors during the course of
their audit engagements. Participate in entrance and exit conferences
pertaining to such audits with appropriate members of staff; coordinate the
Department’s response to such external audit reports; coordinate monitoring
of compliance with external audit recommendations; recommend internal audit
follow-up studies as needed to ensure compliance. · Charts
and documents the implementation and adherence of corrective actions / audit recommendations
and provides status reports and updates to management. · Works
collaboratively with staff to obtain input for the formulation of corrective
actions and drafting reports. · Read
and interpret federal, state, and other guidelines and ensure program
compliance with them. Understands the laws and regulations related to COMAR
and is able to adequately research or utilize resources to obtain the
necessary information. Provides technical assistance and training to departmental
staff regarding compliance with the above. · Review
plans, forms, contracts, policies, MOUs, etc. to ensure compliance with
external audit requirements; complete a written analysis as needed. · Effectively
obtains information for the auditors. · Maintains
a list of potential external audit findings and works with department staff
to develop and implement solutions · Performing
internal follow-up of items in the legislative auditors’ report prior to the
return of the legislative auditors for their follow up. · Coordinating
a self-assessment by program managers to assure that such findings are given
explicit attention prior to the return of the legislative auditors to conduct
follow-up of their findings and recommendations. · Coordinating
program responses to external audits, reviewing these responses, and giving
feedback where warranted. Coordinating and finalizing the Department’s
response to any findings. · Prepare
information for the annual budget process, in coordination with the OPAA
Manager and CFO. · Facilitates
IRS Audits: o Familiarity
with information technology systems. o Provides
guidance, advice, and at least annual training to improve employees’
understanding of the IRS 1075 Publication, Safeguards for Protecting Federal
Tax Returns and Return Information. o Serves
as the agency’s subject matter expert regarding the IRS’ 1075 and other
related publication. Monitors updates to IRS publications and participates in
IRS calls and meetings. o Ensures
programs handling FTI are completing required audit and control reports. o Ensures
new employees and others with access to FTI have successfully completed the
required IRS training and background checks. o Ensures
timely and accurate submissions of required reports to the IRS, including the
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and the SSR, and the final audit report; for
approval by the OPAA Manager and SDAT Director. · Facilitates
OLA Audits: o Prepares
audit responses for approval by the OPAA Manager and SDAT Director. o Testifies
when necessary about SDAT audit responses and corrective action plans. o Prepare
information in response to legislative inquiries. · Facilitates
DGS’ Inventory Audit: Ensures SDAT’s Inventory team and SDAT Property
Officers are implementing appropriate administrative controls to effectively
safeguard assets. Reviews, signs, submits, and stores all Excess Property
Declarations. · Performs
the full range of financial and operational internal audits that include
elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results. · Identifies
records or activities to be reviewed. · Conducts
or participates in discussions with operational personnel to verify facts and
to obtain explanations of and reasons for apparent deficiencies. · Audits
automated data processing systems. · Creates and maintains a records management program
in accordance with state laws and regulations. · Provides agency wide guidance and
information concerning the records management program, including at least one
training session annually, and serves as the contact point for program
information. · Designates records liaisons at the
appropriate organizational levels within the agency where knowledge of
specific records series exists. · Establishes, implements, maintains, and
revises as necessary the records retention and disposition schedules · Transfers permanent government records to
the Maryland State Archives in accordance with Archives’ rules and regulations · Transfers non-permanent state agency
records to storage locations as needed. · Participates
in writing or modifying the Department’s Annual Audit Plan. · Contributes
to and assists in the preparation of the various monitoring guides, policies,
procedures, worksheets, schedules, and tools. · Assists
program managers in exercising their responsibility for oversight of risk
assessments and work plans for their program, as directed by the Annual Audit
Plan. · Meet
with each program and local real property office at least once a year to
present on the requirements and responsibilities related to external audits,
and the purpose of the External Audit Manager and the OPAA. · Give
presentations or conduct monitoring trainings. · Represents
SDAT at forums and trainings. · Participate
in multi-agency committees, executive meetings, retreats, etc. as directed by
the OPAA Manager. · Proficiency
with software currently utilized, including Microsoft Office, Google Apps,
Global Search, Maryland Business Express, MBES, and CICS; or ability and
willingness to learn those applications. · In
close coordination with the OPAA Manager, ensures that policies and
procedures are in-line with the Department’s longer-term mission. · Maintains
a list of possible findings and works with department staff to develop and
implement solutions. · Reviews
DoIT’s “PII email notifications”, determines whether Departmental policies
have been violated, and takes appropriate action as directed by the OPAA
Manager. · Monitors
current trends, pending legislation and federal directives on a quarterly
basis to determine the need for new or modified policies and procedures. · Advises
the Office of Information Technology and the Procurement Office on qualifications
new vendors need to meet to satisfy IRS and OLA requirements. · Conducts
and assists in post audits to determine if corrective action has been taken. · Prepares
statistical tables and charts, financial summaries, schedules, workflow
charts, staffing patterns, and organizational charts. · Evaluates
the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. · Prepares
work papers to document audit findings as required or as indicated in a
formal audit program. · Prepares
audit report drafts. · Recommends
means to correct unsatisfactory conditions and to improve operations. · Performs
special audits and investigations as required. · Ability
to travel throughout Maryland as needed. · Always
maintains discretion regarding sensitive items. · Manages
and assists with special projects as directed by the Program Analysis and
Audit Manager. · Supports
other teams when appropriate with reasonable performance expectations. · Contributes
to discussions involving the Department as a whole. · Assists
in solving problems faced by the Department as a whole. · Champions
change and innovation. · Takes
a customer service-focused approach when dealing with external and internal
customers. · Requests
and pursues related training opportunities. · Participates
in training provided by management for any job duty deficiencies. · Regularly
checks and responds to emails. · Adheres
to the Department’s customer service policy. · Other duties as assigned |
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: Three years of experience conducting financial and operational internal audits that include elements for finance and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results.
Notes:
1. Applicants who have 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. 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.
3. Candidates may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for one year of 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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
As an
employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding
benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a
low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF
MARYLAND BENEFITS
Personal
Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually
(prorated based on start date).
Annual
Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online
applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply
online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be
submitted to: Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human
Resources Division, 300 W. Preston St., Room 511, Baltimore, MD
21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5pm in our
office on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be
accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
For
questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of
Assessments and Taxation at 410-767-1140, MD TTY Relay Service
1-800-735-2258. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have
general questions about the 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.
We thank
our Veterans for their service to our country.
People
with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an
equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining,
and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.