Fraud Analyst

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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdor/jobs/4838321/fraud-analystpagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Who we are:
At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees agree that they understand how their work directly contributes to the SCDOR’s overall success—by collecting 96% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.

Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers.

We are looking for teammates who are:

• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable of South Carolina tax laws and regulations.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks.
• Strong oral and written communicators.
• Committed to customer service and interested in helping others.

What you will do:
As a Fraud Analyst you will perform examinations of Individual Income Tax returns to identify potential fraudulent taxpayers, through utilizing knowledge of Individual Income Tax law with a focus on the security of taxpayer data.

Primary job duties include:

• Reviewing and processing returns on the fraud edit list, which includes identifying potential fraudulent returns, corresponding with the taxpayer, and researching for additional fraudulent leads.
• Making online adjustments to the system to generate fraud assessments and letters.
• Communicating with taxpayers to explain return adjustments.
• Preparing referrals for the SCDOR Criminal Investigations Division, including gathering data, writing up reports, and providing any additional information needed.
• Receiving phone calls from taxpayers and other employees reporting tax issues, then researching these issues to refer them to the appropriate SCDOR sections.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

Either:

• A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses (transcripts required) OR
• A bachelor's degree and one year of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis OR
• An associate's degree with three years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis OR
• Relevant experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR)

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 semester hours in accounting, audit, or other business-related subjects
• Basic knowledge of South Carolina tax laws, forms, and online computer systems

Additional Comments:

• EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.
• Training: Fraud Analysts will participate in a training program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
• Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week.

Ready to apply?

• Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education.
• You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.
• Please include transcripts (if applicable) by attaching them to your application or emailing employment@dor.sc.gov.
• Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire).
• Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,237.00 - $63,547.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29210

Salary : $56,237 - $63,547