Corporate Income Tax Auditor

State of South Carolina • Statewide, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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: Mid-level auditors with experience in multi-state corporate returns Motivated problem-solvers with professional experience and strong communication skills Eager to build a career and advance at our agency Able to adapt to a constantly changing and expanding field of knowledge by researching tax law, accounting techniques, and the characteristics of various types of businesses and industries, specifically large multi-state corporations. As a Corporate Income Tax Auditor, you will conduct audits of books, records, and tax returns of large multi-state corporations doing business in South Carolina for SC corporate income taxes and license fees. You will analyze federal and SC corporate income tax returns, as well as returns from banks and savings and loan institutions. You will complete audit write-ups, work papers, proposed assessments, and work with Appeals and Litigation supporting audit positions and adjustments. Primary job duties include: Developing and applying knowledge of corporate tax audit issues, preparing and analyzing audit workpapers, and researching applicable federal and South Carolina tax laws and regulations. Participating in team and independent audits of large multi-state corporations to verify the accuracy of returns Preparing delinquent returns, as necessary, for non-filers to ensure compliance with SC corporate income and license fee tax laws Assisting in preparing and submitting professional audit reports, which include a detail of the basis and justification for proposed taxpayer audit adjustments Explaining audit results to taxpayers and their representatives in a clear and professional manner Reviewing tax returns, company filing history, financial statements, and other related information to identify underreported income and potential audit issues for the purposes of audit selection Completing research and training to improve audit skills and knowledge related to corporate income tax law and returns. Note: Most audits are conducted electronically; however, you may be required to travel for field work out-of-state for some audits if you prefer. Each audit is different, and you have the opportunity to learn different industries. You also have the delegation to determine your audit schedule. SCDOR offers a flexible work schedule.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis.
• A valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation are required for field work.
• College transcripts required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Mid-level auditors with two to five years of experience in corporate income tax, public accounting, or tax compliance.
• Experience with multi-state corporate returns.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing subjects.
• Two to five years of professional experience in corporate income tax, public accounting, or tax audit/compliance, including work with multi-state corporate returns (U.S. Form 1120 and related state returns).
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement analysis, and book-to-tax reconciliation.
• Ability to interpret and apply corporate income tax laws and regulations and prepare or review audit workpapers and proposed adjustments.
• CPA license, Master of Accountancy, or Master of Taxation.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to support audit positions through clear defensible analysis.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and professional communication.
• Experience with transfer pricing, cost accounting, or cost segregation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of books, records, and tax returns of large multi-state corporations doing business in South Carolina for SC corporate income taxes and license fees.
• Analyze federal and SC corporate income tax returns, as well as returns from banks and savings and loan institutions.
• Complete audit write-ups, work papers, proposed assessments, and work with Appeals and Litigation supporting audit positions and adjustments.
• Develop and apply knowledge of corporate tax audit issues, prepare and analyze audit workpapers, and research applicable federal and South Carolina tax laws and regulations.
• Participate in team and independent audits of large multi-state corporations to verify the accuracy of returns.
• Prepare delinquent returns, as necessary, for non-filers to ensure compliance with SC corporate income and license fee tax laws.
• Assist in preparing and submitting professional audit reports, which include a detail of the basis and justification for proposed taxpayer audit adjustments.
• Explain audit results to taxpayers and their representatives in a clear and professional manner.
• Review tax returns, company filing history, financial statements, and other related information to identify underreported income and potential audit issues for the purposes of audit selection.
• Complete research and training to improve audit skills and knowledge related to corporate income tax law and returns.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Hybrid work schedules
• Training plans
• Tuition assistance
• Self-development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement provided
• Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.
• This position is part of an SCDOR Training Plan, which provides learning opportunities that support career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level