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Contribution Tax Auditor Supervisor

UI Contributions Tax Auditor V

Recruitment #26-001098-0001

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Introduction

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 South Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to supervise a staff of UI Contributions Tax Auditors assigned to ensure fair and equal administration of Unemployment Insurance law to all Maryland employers. This position educates Maryland employers, accountants, and attorneys about the Maryland Unemployment Insurance program and state and federal unemployment insurance laws. The Auditor VI position supervises the assigned team of Auditors IV to Auditors I with the audit staff. This position ensures efficient resource management and quality customer service within the Field Investigation and Audit Unit.

POSITION DUTIES

This position duties consist of but not limited to the following:

This position will supervise and assist in the training of UI Contributions Tax Auditors, and perform audits, disputed claims, claimant questionnaires, delinquency collection, and special investigation assignments. While ensuring fair and equal administration of Unemployment Insurance Law to all Marylanders.

Perform Professional Development, Quality Assurance Procedures, and Review Determination Liaison in the Tax Enforcement Section to foster Continued Professional Development of the UI Contributions Tax Auditors and UI Tax Professional staff of the Contributions Division. Apply UI Management Model standards to comply with USDOL performance measures and Maryland state law and attain Agency goals.

Perform Workplace Fraud Audits. ➢ Review audited employers account history to ensure future compliance and recommend a follow up audit when an employer reverts to worker misclassification (i.e. possible knowingly violation clause of WPF Act per LE 8-201.1)
  • Participate in the Training of new auditors.
  • Assist in the management of Field Investigation & Audit Unit in enforcing employer compliance with Unemployment Insurance Law through comprehensive audit program.
  • Monitor and perform audit of employer wages/adjustments to improve the accuracy of wage and tax records.
  • Recommend changes in Unit policies and procedures based on Review Determinations & Appeals findings to the Unit Management and Chief of Tax Enforcement.
  • Perform a complete Tax Performance System (TPS) standards and unit policy review of audits completed and submitted by each assigned UI Contributions Tax Auditor to ensure accurate employer wage and tax records. Perform quality review of completed and approved audits sample to assure consistency with TPS.
  • Assist the System Administrator for audit software COMPAS by interfacing with the vendor MTW Solutions and DoIT to review and resolve software issues and to develop and test upgrades in the system to ensure state of the art usability enhancements. 
  • Monitor and perform evaluation and determination of covered employment in Employment Standard Questionnaire (ESQ) cases and respond the claim centers promptly.
  • Participate in collaboration with other state UI programs and/or state agencies to demonstrate the best practices of Maryland UI Tax programs, including Field Audit, Special Investigation of Worker Misclassification, Payment Plan, SUTA Dumping, Fictitious Employer Cases, etc.
  • Provide supervision and leadership for the day-to-day operations of assigned auditors & Perform Audit assignments
  • Assist the Regional Auditor Supervisor and Chief of Tax Enforcement to meet or exceed Federal Performance Measures and LABOR-DUI Strategic Goals by effectively monitoring the functions necessary to comply with USDOL performance measures, Maryland state law, and LABOR Policies and Procedures.

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: Five years of experience conducting tax audits or accountant work. Eight years of experience working as a professional auditor or accountant.  

Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Auditor or a Master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • One year of experience working with Maryland Unemployment Insurance Tax Laws
  • One year of experience using an audit Compas program 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Previous auditing experience 

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 operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Personnel employed in this classification will have access to federal tax information and must undergo 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 acceptable as additional information only, however, the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection. 

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. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932- 3897 or (202) 331-2925. 

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.

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. 

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, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services 
● Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare 
● State Employees Credit Union

To learn more, please click this link: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 mail or deliver in person. 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:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 26-001098-0001 Contribution Tax Auditor Supervisor (CW)
100 South Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR 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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