Sales & Use Tax Auditor
About this role
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, training plans, 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 see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success—by collecting 95% 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 • Able to communicate effectively • Detail oriented
What you will do:
You will encourage taxpayer compliance through education and the administration of tax revenue audits of Sales/Use Tax in South Carolina.
Primary job duties include:
• Reviewing and conducting Sales and Use Tax audits on basic retail businesses, non-retail purchasers, other service providers, end-users, and consumers • Researching and providing audit documentation to include 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 prepare documents for possible appeals and criminal investigation referrals • Providing taxpayer assistance to include answering taxpayer questions in the office or the field • Participating in training classes, educational seminars, or other speaking engagements
A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis.
Additional requirement:
• A valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation are required for field work (mileage reimbursement provided) • 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.
• A bachelor's degree in a business-related field with at least 18 hours of accounting, and experience in an accounting-related field OR • An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license