Description & Requirements
We are seeking a part-time Sr. Analyst to join our team in support of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Unpaid Assessments and Analysis Office (UAA) at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The Sr. Analyst will support maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data and business rules used to segment the inventory of Unpaid Assessments for Operational and Financial reporting purposes and analyzing custodial data to accurately present data to the Department of the Treasury, Congress and GAO. In addition, will support Unpaid Assessment Accounting Analysis (UAAA) monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including the footnotes and closing package in accordance with applicable federal financial accounting standards and guidance. This includes resolving exceptions, errors, and problems with the financial statements. Perform quality reviews of work, and identification and resolution of data errors in the master files. Will work with IRS personnel to update principle statements, as well as, key supporting work papers.
This is a Part-time position and will average approximately 24 hours a week.
Location of work is remote in U.S.
Project Specific Duties:
- Provide support for UAA/UAAA with the preparation of financial statements and other work papers in support of the financial statements and audit
- Prepare crosswalks from Unpaid Assessment (UA) and the Custodial Detailed Data Base (CDDB) to the financial statements and footnotes
- Prepare other reconciliations and analysis as necessary or requested
- Develop UA Significant Deficiency Plans and Remediation Plans
- Develop CADE 2 and IT UA modernization requirements
- Identify Legislative Impacts to UA
- Perform Legislative research, analysis, and reporting
- Perform UA data analytics; reconciliations and GAO deliverables; UA Data Quality and data quality improvement
- Perform Sequestration research and analysis
- Provide GAO audit support for Large dollar cases
- Support COVID-19 audit issues
- Provide GAO audit support for Trust Fund Recovery Penalty & Restitution Based Assessments
- Provide GAO audit support for the Custodial Audit Support Tracking System (CASTS)
- Analyze IT UWRs
Project specific minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required; an additional four (4) years of related work experience can substitute for a degree.
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience.
- Ability to work closely with GAO auditors as well as with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout the different divisions of the IRS.
- Knowledge of IRS' master file and IDRS structure.
- Knowledge of IRS IMF, BMF and IDRS statuses and transaction codes.
- Working knowledge of IDRS command codes.
- Knowledge of IRS Examination, Appeals, Offer-in-Compromise, Installment Agreements, Bankruptcy, and Litigation.
- Preferred skills: Possess a high level of expertise with the GAO Financial Audit, Familiarity with custodial portion of the GAO audit of the IRS Financial Statement as it applies to Unpaid Assessments; Knowledge of UA Methodology Review procedure; UA definitions; Book Value Adjustments; Manual Moves; Substitute for Return; TEFRA Examination Proceedings and Assessments; Abusive Tax Avoidance Transactions; Stand-Alone Penalties; Identity Theft; Frivolous Returns.
Additional Requirements as per contract/client:
- Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance (active IRS Moderate Risk MBI is a plus)
- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years, and be Federal Tax compliant
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the design and modification of business systems or IT systems.
- Interact with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts in order to understand gather, document, and analyze business needs and technical requirements.
- Document the functional and, sometimes, the technical design of the system
- Review and create system documentation and user manuals
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Computer Professional Job Profile
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
