FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE AUDITOR I

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland State Board of Elections.  Those interested in future vacancies in this classification must reapply at that time.

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Maryland State Board of Elections

Annapolis, Maryland

The position performs audits and provides consulting services to the Maryland State Board of Elections Executive Management and operating officials.  The position will also assist in the issuance of civil citations for violating election laws and monitor compliance.  Performs special investigations and projects as directed.

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.  (You must show the required auditing credits on your application or on a copy of your transcript to receive credit.)

Experience: One year of experience performing financial and compliance audits of a State agency, grantee, business or other entity.

Notes:

1. 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 referenced above.

2. Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or a master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. Applicants may substitute one year of professional accounting experience for the required experience.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

The incumbent in this position may be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit paper application materials and the supplemental questionnaire by fax to 410-333-7674.  All faxed materials must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.