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Estate Tax Auditor/Amended Processor (REVENUE SPECIALIST I)

Revenue Administration Division

Recruitment #26-001940-0001

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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

ASTD14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

This job announcement is for two different positions. An Estate Tax Auditor and an Amended Processor.

Both of these positions are located in downtown Annapolis and are eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after the successful completion of the probationary period.

ESTATE TAX AUDITOR:

The Comptroller of Maryland's Revenue Administration Division is seeking to hire a Revenue Specialist I for the Estate tax and non-resident sales tax section.

The Revenue Specialist I is an advanced level of work reviewing, examining, investigating Estate tax returns in accordance with statutory provisions, as well as corresponding with and assisting taxpayers.

The incumbent in this position will examine tax returns and other documents for accuracy and compliance with tax laws, rules and regulations: Determine the accuracy of tax returns, reports and the development of tax liability; Research delinquent accounts; Assist in the development and implementation of methods and procedures for the control and processing of transactions, the maintenance of records and accounts, and the preparation of reports; Assist in the preparation of cases for litigation; Provide tax advice and assistance to public, private or commercial interests; Advise taxpayers and subordinates on changes in laws, rules and regulations; Correct, adjust and amend taxpayer’s tax returns according to the applicable tax laws; Assist taxpayers through telephone or written communications in order to answer their specific questions according to the applicable tax laws.

AMENDED PROCESSOR:

The Comptroller of Maryland's Revenue Administration Division is seeking to hire a Revenue Specialist I for the Taxpayer Accounting section, Amended Returns unit.

The purpose of this position is to process amended returns at the advanced level, to correct financial data and tax calculations for taxpayer returns, reports, and related transactions. This responsibility encompasses multiple tax types and includes all financial maintenance necessary after the initial data posting to computer system files. 

The incumbent in the position will be reviewing and responding timely to incoming written correspondence for multiple tax types, including individual, corporate, fiduciary, withholding, and pass through entity, and requests involving tax laws, tax forms, amendments, adjustments, corrections, financial information, payment plans, and other governmental issues. Strong customer service skills are a must in the position as you will also be providing service via telephone contact to taxpayers, tax professionals, and the public, with inquiries related to multiple tax types and other Maryland State income tax issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate, including or supplemented by a course in bookkeeping or accounting.

Experience: Three years of experience performing work in tax assessments, collections, investigations, examinations, adjustments or taxpayer services within two or more of the specialized fields of revenue administration, or performing work in tax assessments, collections, investigations, examinations, adjustments or taxpayer services within the motor fuel/motor carrier tax field. The specialized fields may include sales and use tax, income tax, admissions and amusement tax, withholding tax, alcohol and tobacco tax, and any other revenue levy authorized by the legislature.

Notes:

  1. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
  2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in finance technician classification or finance technician specialty codes in the financial clerical and technician field 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Highview data management system. Knowledge of SMART database system. Knowledge of RPE and Service Now systems. Knowledge of Estate tax laws, rules and regulations. Knowledge of Non-Resident Sales tax laws, rules and regulations. Proficient in MS Office Suite and generating business correspondence.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.

1. First and Last Name
2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
3. The last four digits of your SS#
If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please
email Asmith2@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.

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.

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.

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

If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008 please contact the director of EEO & Fair Practices Operations at 667-262-2777, or at fairpractices@marylandtaxes.gov, or amoreland@marylandtaxes.gov for additional information.



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