Auditor (FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDITOR TRAINEE) (Compliance Division)

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Field work opportunities

Job summary

The State of Maryland Comptroller’s Compliance Division seeks tax auditors for Business Tax Audit and Individual Tax Audit teams in Baltimore. Flexible schedules include telework options and field work when needed.

Audits cover state revenue laws and may require off-site work in certain situations. Auditors will audit businesses and individuals, with on-the-job training and independent auditing expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 30 credits in Accounting/auditing.
• No prior work experience required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Audit business entities for Maryland revenue law compliance.
• Perform complex income tax audits for individuals and pass-throughs.
• Audits may be conducted on-site, remotely, or in-state/out-of-state as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with tax laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA/CIA/CMA/CGAP certifications eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revenue Premier, SMART, CAMS

Job description

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. This recruitment will be closed once all positions have been filled.

GRADE

15 (*Please note, state salary guidelines will apply for current state employees)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore, Maryland

POSITION DUTIES

The Comptroller of Maryland’s Compliance Division is looking to add new tax auditors to their Business Tax Audit and Individual Tax Audit teams. We offer flexible work schedules that include telework options and opportunities to work from the field (outside of the office) for certain audit assignments. If you’re interested in tax auditing and want to join our team, please consider applying. We look forward to meeting you!

Business Tax Audit: The main purpose of this position is to audit business entities for compliance with the State of Maryland’s revenue laws and regulations administered and enforced by the Comptroller of Maryland, and to identify and assess unpaid taxes or fees that may be owed. Audits will be conducted on-site and at times remotely as well as in-state or out-of-state as appropriate. The auditor will be provided with on-the-job training and is ultimately expected to perform audits independently.

Individual Tax Audit: The main purpose of this position is to perform complex income tax audits of individual and pass-through entity tax filings. This work involves auditing the federal income tax returns of individuals and passthrough entities to determine whether amounts reported are accurately stated and carried to the corresponding Maryland tax returns appropriately and in accordance with applicable state and federal tax laws and regulations. Certain audits may involve identifying and verifying various sources of digital income comprised of cryptocurrencies and other crypto assets by using specialized software, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and open source data.

PLEASE NOTE: The list of eligible candidates from this recruitment will be used to fill several positions on both teams.

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: None.

NOTE: Applicants who had met the requirements for admission to the CPA examination prior to July 1, 1974 will be considered to have met the educational requirement.

** 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

• Familiarity with state and federal tax laws, rules, and regulations.
• Familiarity with generally accepted auditing standards.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing methods and systems and legal, business, and accounting terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with Revenue Premier Enterprise, SMART, or CAMS software applications.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

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

EMPLOYER COMMITMENTS

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.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

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.