Ui Contributions Tax Auditor Iii

We are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated Tax Auditor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for examining financial records, reviewing tax returns, and ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy and integrity. The successful candidate will help identify discrepancies, assess tax liabilities, and provide guidance to support.

The Tax Auditor plays a critical role in supporting the effective administration of Maryland’s tax laws and regulations. Through careful examination of financial records, tax returns, and supporting documentation, this position ensures that taxpayers comply with applicable tax requirements and that tax liabilities are accurately assessed. The Tax Auditor promotes compliance with established laws, regulations, and procedures while identifying discrepancies, conducting thorough audits, and supporting accurate reporting and revenue collection.

Through sound judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail, this position helps ensure the fair, consistent, and effective administration of Maryland’s tax program.

The Maryland Department of Labor is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Spanish-speaking candidate are strongly encouraged to apply.

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100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

This position is the advance level of work performing audits and investigations that include examining and analyzing the payroll and business records of employers. The audits and investigations are conducted to determine or confirm liability under Unemployment Insurance Law in accordance with federal Tax Performance Standards and Field Investigation and Audit Unit policies in the Department of Labor'sUnemployment Insurance Contribution Division, generally accepted auditing standards and practices,governmental auditing standards and practices, and generally accepted accounting principles.

The auditsare performed independently or as a member of an audit team.

Conduct comprehensive payroll and tax audits of business records to ensure full compliance with Maryland Unemployment Insurance (UI) law, utilizing COMPAS,BEACON, Excel and Word. Prepare detailed audit reports, formal written findings letters and routine daily, weekly and monthly activity logs. Review and analyze employer payroll system and records to ensure accuracy and validity of payroll system.

Review and update employer account information in BEACON system. Prepare and/orassist Employers with completing accurate quarterly wage reports and maintaining compliant records. Interview Employers, Accountants, Lawyers and other business representatives regarding business practices and records. Educate employers onproper reporting in accordance with Maryland UI Laws. Serve as expert witness for theagency during Maryland Board of Appeals hearings and court proceedings as required.

Consistently meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual audit production quotas.

Work Collaboratively across internal units and external state agencies to maintain system integrity. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Other duties as assigned.

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:

Two years of experience as a tax auditor performing work related to Unemployment Insurance Contributions.

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