Introduction
GRADE25 LOCATION OF POSITION100 South Charles Street Baltimore Maryland 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position reports directly to the Assistant Secretary of the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI). The main purposes of this position are to detect and determine the liability of employers to provide unemployment insurance coverage for their employees to collect quarterly tax and wage reports and account for the contributions taxes that are due once the liability is determined and to account for the payment of unemployment insurance benefits paid to eligible claimants.
POSITION DUTIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Director of Contributions for MDOL Division of Maryland Unemployment Insurance (UI) consist of but are not limited to the following:
• Provide leadership direction and oversight of the day-to-day operations of UlsContribution functions. • Leading the strategic planning for the Contributions Division to ensure that staff priorities align with the MDOL and UI goals and missions. • Ensuring the effective management of the technical program and operation of MDOL UI Contributions Division, which includes oversight of UI employer assistance tax enforcement, internal audit, and various collection activities.
Employer Assistance
This unit is responsible for identifying new employer liabilities, opening and closing employer accounts, assigning tax rates to over 149,000 employer accounts, responding to tax correspondence on interest and penalties, preparing replies to tax protest correspondence, processing claim separation information requests, and maintaining separation information penalty receivable files. Additionally, the unit responds to employer protests of benefits charged to their experience rating account.
Tax Enforcement
This unit oversees and directs the employer call center supporting collection efforts for employers who have not filed their tax returns or paid the tax. It is also responsible for auditing 1 of the active employers each year and collecting delinquent reports and taxes, payment plans, licenses, and tax intercepts. Furthermore, this unit corrects wage records for eligible claimants.
Accounting and Cash Management
This Unit evaluates employer tax liability and revenue collection operations supporting the State's Unemployment Insurance UI Program and oversees the accounting functions of the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. The position plays a key role in ensuring effective resource management and high-quality customer service within the Accounting and Fund Management Section, which includes four functional units: Accounts Receivable and Audit Reimbursable Employer Accounting, the UI Cashiers Unit, and Fiscal Accounting.
Contributions Internal Audit
This unit manages the Internal Audit functions within the Contributions section. It oversees reviews conducted and analysis to ensure that the unit complies with established
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
A Bachelors degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree with 30 credit hours in accounting and/or related courses.
Experience
Five years of professional accounting experience or five years of experience examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting systems, records, and reports by applying generally accepted accounting principles.
Notes
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the selective qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Five years of managerial experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity with strong skills in team management, project coordination, and strategic planning. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Workplace. Experience in data analysis, reporting, and delivering measurable outcomes.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Personnel employed in this classification will have access to federal tax information and must undergo a state and FBI criminal background check as a condition of employment. All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance, MD Labor, to determine whether any monies are owed to MD Labor, UI, as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year. Resumes are strongly encouraged; please upload along with your application.
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation, diploma, transcript, certificate, etc., must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
For positions that require Bachelor's/Master's Degree, etc., Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. (1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925).
EXAMINATION PROCESSES
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:
• Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking • Paid holidays (12-13 per year) • Generous paid leave package, annual sick, personal, and compensatory leave • State Pension, defined benefit plan • Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401k and 457) • Comprehensive subsidized health, dental, and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services • Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare • State Employees Credit Union
To learn more, please click this link: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment and may be requested prior to interview. Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans' status. If you are unable to apply online or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to felicia.ransom@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number, Easy ID, and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor Office of Human Resources Attn: 26-005484-0005 UI Director of Contributions FR100 S. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201
The MD State Application Form can be found online. Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.