UI Contributions Tax Auditor III

LABOR - Unemployment Insurance; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Labor seeks an advanced UI Contributions Tax Auditor III to perform comprehensive payroll and tax audits of employer records ensuring compliance with Unemployment Insurance laws. You will examine financial records, prepare audit reports, interview employers and representatives, and may testify as an expert witness in proceedings.

The role requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency with audit software such as COMPAS and BEACON,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent with 30+ credit hours in accounting and auditing.
• Two years of experience as a tax auditor performing work related to Unemployment Insurance Contributions.
• One year of experience with COMPAS Auditing Software.
• One year of experience applying Maryland Unemployment Insurance Laws.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of BEACON system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive payroll and tax audits of employer records to ensure compliance with Unemployment Insurance law.
• Examine financial records and prepare detailed audit reports.
• Interview employers and representatives to obtain necessary information.
• May serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent with 30+ credit hours in accounting and auditing

Tools

COMPAS Auditing Software

BEACON system

Job description

The UI Contributions Tax Auditor III is an advanced-level position within Maryland's Department of Labor that conducts comprehensive payroll and tax audits of employer records to ensure compliance with Unemployment Insurance law. The auditor examines financial records, prepares detailed audit reports, interviews employers and representatives, and may serve as an expert witness in legal proceedings. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and expertise in audit software and Maryland UI regulations.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent with 30+ credit hours in accounting and auditing
• Two years of experience as a tax auditor performing work related to Unemployment Insurance Contributions
• One year of experience with COMPAS Auditing Software
• One year of experience applying Maryland Unemployment Insurance Laws
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of BEACON system preferred