Compliance Auditor

State of South Carolina•Statewide, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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, flexible 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 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: Able to communicate effectively with customers and outside organizations Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks Able to analyze and interpret tax laws, complex accounting, and financial documentation Able to work independently and as part of a team Eager to build a career and advance at our agency What you will do: You will encourage taxpayer compliance by educating taxpayers and conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits. Primary job duties include: Conducting complex compliance audits Verifying compliance by reviewing applicable laws, regulations, referendums, policies and procedures, and internal controls Performing engagement planning, fieldwork, and reporting Preparing audit reports and discussing findings with stakeholders Reviewing the adequacy of corrective actions taken or planned to address findings. Conducting research and developing audit programs and testing to determine whether audit goals and objectives are achieved Participating in implementing and assisting in the formation of audit policies, programs, and procedures as they relate to the assigned areas of responsibilities

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance or tax preparation or analysis
Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
A master’s degree in accounting or business administration.
One of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP).

Responsibilities

Conducting complex compliance audits
Verifying compliance by reviewing applicable laws, regulations, referendums, policies and procedures, and internal controls
Performing engagement planning, fieldwork, and reporting
Preparing audit reports and discussing findings with stakeholders
Reviewing the adequacy of corrective actions taken or planned to address findings
Conducting research and developing audit programs and testing to determine whether audit goals and objectives are achieved
Participating in implementing and assisting in the formation of audit policies, programs, and procedures as they relate to the assigned areas of responsibilities