Assistant Section Manager (ASSISTANT STATE COMPTROLLER II) (Revenue Administration Division)

JobAps; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Comptroller of Maryland in Annapolis, MD seeks an Assistant Section Manager for Returns Processing. This role directs Data Capture, Scanning, Document Control, and Error Correction units, ensuring accurate, timely output in a high-volume setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, or tax management, with at least three years of supervisory responsibility. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year college or university.
• Five years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, the practice of tax law, or general management; three years supervising professionals.
• Substitution: four additional years of experience may replace the education.
• For education obtained outside the U.S., provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Data Capture and Scanning Unit, Document Control Unit, and Error Correction Unit.
• Manage daily operations and ensure timely, accurate production in a high-volume setting.
• Learn duties of the Section Manager and perform them in the absence of the Manager.
• Process multiple tax types in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.

Skills

Tax forms & laws

COM Systems

MS Office

Training experience

Workload prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Introduction

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

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 a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

STD0020

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland

POSITION DUTIES

The Revenue Administration Division is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to serve as an Assistant Section Manager in the Returns Processing Section. This is a dynamic, fast-paced, high-volume position that requires someone with good attention to detail, and an ability to handle many high-level tasks while managing deadlines. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, is able to adapt to change, and able to motivate people to achieve a high level of accurate and efficient production.

This position is responsible for the direct supervision and daily operations of the Data Capture and Scanning Unit, Document Control Unit, and Error Correction Unit. The Assistant Section Manager is responsible for learning the duties of the Section Manager and effectively performing those duties in the absence of the Section Manager. This responsibility encompasses the processing of multiple tax types in a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Five years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, the practice of tax law, or general management. Three years of this experience must have involved supervising professional accountants or auditors; giving legal advice requiring the interpretation of tax laws in the capacity of a tax attorney; or must have been in a responsible administrative or management capacity sufficient to demonstrate capabilities of performing responsible staff work.

Dependencies: Candidates may substitute an additional four years of experience for the required 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. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of state and federal tax forms, laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience working in COM Systems, including GPE tax system, BobJ/Data Warehouse, MeF and Service Now.
• Proficient working in MS Suite of Application, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience leading training (one-on -one and group settings)
• Experience with handling large volumes of work and prioritizing
• Excellent communication skills.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

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

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.

Due to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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 ADA Coordinator via [e-mail] or by calling 667-262-2777.