Income Tax Auditor

***Must apply directly on our site***

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdor/jobs/4741193/income-tax-auditorpageytpe=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, defined career paths, 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:

• Curious to gain new insights
• Innovative and adaptable
• Effective communicators
• Detail oriented
• Action oriented
• Driven to solve complex problems
• Efficient with time management

What you will do:
You will encourage taxpayer compliance by educating taxpayers and administering tax revenue audits of Income Tax in South Carolina.

Primary job duties include:

• Reviewing and conducting audits on federal and state income tax returns, including individual, corporate, and pass-through entities.
• Researching and providing audit documentation that includes taxpayer friendly language and all points of issue within the audit.
• Preparing and presenting audit findings clearly to the taxpayer, their representative, and any interested SCDOR personnel.
• Accurately preparing documents for possible appeals and criminal investigation referrals.
• Providing taxpayer assistance including answering taxpayer questions in the office or the field.
• Participating in training classes, educational seminars, and other speaking engagements.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Either:

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field * with at least 18 hours of accounting, and experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, and/or tax preparation or analysis. (Transcripts Required) OR
• A bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or tax preparation.

Additional requirement:

• A valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation are required for field work.

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

*Accepted business related degrees include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Management
• Economics
• Business Administration
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Information Systems
• Business Analytics

Additional Comments

• We have multiple openings for this position.
• 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: Income Tax Auditors 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 7:30 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.
• Career Development Plan: This position is part of an SCDOR Career Development Plan, which provides opportunities for growth and development.
• Office location: Depending on space availability, you may have the option to choose which SCDOR office you work in (Beaufort, Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, or Myrtle Beach).
• Target Hire Date: March 3rd, 2025

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 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).
• 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: $61,350.00 - $68,098.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan assistance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29210

Salary : $61,350 - $68,098