Nexus Tax Auditor

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

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scdor/jobs/4878875/nexus-tax-auditorpagetype=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:

• Committed to deal and negotiate effectively with taxpayers, their attorneys, CPAs or other representatives
• Strong oral and written communicators
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks
• Critical thinkers who enjoy solving problems
• Dependable, adaptable, and able to multitask

What you will do:

Nexus is the connection between a taxpayer and the state taxing authority. As a Nexus Auditor, you will examine taxpayer activities (person, property, or transaction) to determine if there’s a tax filing requirement in our state.

Primary job duties include:

• Identifying, contacting, and responding to non-resident filers who may have Corporate Income and Sales/Use Tax nexus within South Carolina.
• Reviewing questionnaires submitted by taxpayers to determine whether a filing requirement exists.
• Preparing nexus assessment letters by obtaining returns or data to prepare the assessment.
• Performing research through court cases and other legal precedents to respond to technical inquiries from attorneys, CPAs, or taxpayers involving nexus issues.
• Managing case loads in a timely manner.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Either:

• A bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis. OR
• A bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis with 12 hours of accounting.

College transcripts required for consideration. Transcripts may be attached to the application or emailed to Employment.SCDOR@dor.sc.gov.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of experience with a minimum of 12 semester hours in accounting or auditing subjects.
• Two years of experience with a minimum of 12 semester hours in accounting or auditing subjects and a masters in Accountancy or Taxation, a Law Degree, or a CPA license.
• Extensive knowledge of tax law, regulations, SCDOR policies and procedures and legal research and techniques.
• Ability to confer, deal and negotiate effectively with taxpayers, their attorneys, CPAs or other representatives.

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: Nexus Tax Auditors will participate in a training program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
• Hours: Work hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 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.

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, etc. (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: $54,192.00 - $61,236.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 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 : $54,192 - $61,236