Assistant Director Excise Tax
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation. PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING Please make sure that you have entered all necessary information on your application. Once you hit submit, you will not be able to edit or reapply to this position to add information or attachments even if you withdraw your application. Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation. This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. "Tax compliance" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state. To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or [email protected]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 984-275-5832. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of Motor Fuels, Motor Carrier, Motor Vehicle, Tobacco, Alcohol, Privilege, Sports Wagering, Vapor Directory and Conveyance tax laws and divisional and departmental procedures.
- Ability to clearly communicate and give direction to others to be able to carry out the administration of the various taxes.
- Exceptional ability to create taxpayer correspondence, important notices and private letter rulings.
- Ability to review any written communication for accuracy and correctness.
- Supervisory experience; experience managing a section/unit.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in tax accounting and auditing work including two years of advanced auditing or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
- The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
- Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
- The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
- Twelve paid holidays per year
- Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
- Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
- Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
- 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
