Non-Resident Real Property Sale Specialist (REVENUE ADMIN II) (Revenue Administration Division)

State of Maryland - COMP Revenue Administration A • Full-time • Annapolis, MD, US • 1m ago

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

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland

POSITION DUTIES

The Comptroller of Maryland’s Estate Tax and Non-Resident Sale tax section is seeking to hire Revenue Administrator II. The Revenue Administrator II position will serve as a staff specialist managing the nonresident sale of Maryland real property withholding program administered by the Revenue Administration Division. The Revenue Administrator II provides taxpayers, title companies, clerks of the courts, legislators, CPAs, Attorneys and others with direction and guidance in the area of tax laws. This includes the interpretation and proper application of the various laws, rules, and regulations for nonresident real property withholding on the sale of real property by nonresident individuals and entities; and the proper completion of application forms for certificates of exemption and requests for early refund of nonresident real property withholding. The direction and guidance is to assure effective and efficient administration and compliance with the tax laws.

This position requires advanced knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and independent judgment in applying such laws to the specific facts of each case.

This position also assists management in the interpretation and application of the income tax laws and provides guidance and instruction to employees in other Revenue Administration Division sections on nonresident real property withholding.

Revenue Administrator II position duties include:

Reviewing and approving or denying applications for Certificates of Full and Partial Exemption from nonresident real property income tax withholding.
Auditing and approving or denying applications for Early Refund of nonresident real property income tax withholding.
Responding to questions and requests for information and guidance.
Auditing nonresident income tax returns filed to assure completion and reporting in accordance with state and federal reporting requirements.
Providing comments and suggestions to management in response to changes to laws or regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of professional work experience in auditing, accounting, tax law, general management, or customer service.

NOTES:

Candidates may substitute the possession of an associates degree for two years of the required experience.

Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for four years of the required experience.

Candidates may substitute 30 college credits from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience up to three years of experience.

Candidates may substitute graduate education in an academic field related to the required experience from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

Candidates may substitute the possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License for the required experience.

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in accounting and budget classification or accounting and budget specialty codes in the tax examining 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 SMART database system
Knowledge of RPE and Service Now systems
Knowledge of Non-Resident Sales tax (capital gains) laws, rules and regulations, both Federal and Maryland 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.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting and determination of legal authorization to work in the United States. 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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND 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.

First and Last Name

Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)

The last four digits of your SS#

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email dbrown@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.