Fraud Analyst

State of South Carolina•Lexington County, SC

4d•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, 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: Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment Knowledgeable of South Carolina tax laws and regulations Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks Strong oral and written communicators Committed to customer service and interested in helping others. As a Fraud Analyst you will perform reviews of individual income tax returns to identify possible fraudulent taxpayers, and review taxpayer facing systems to identify suspicious activity. This is done by utilizing knowledge of internal systems and tax law to identify patterns by using historical data with a focus on the security of sensitive data.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses (transcripts required) OR As associate’s degree and experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis.
Relevant experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR)
Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Nice To Haves

12 semester hours in accounting, audit, or other business-related subjects
Basic knowledge of South Carolina tax laws, forms, and online computer systems
Certified Fraud Examiner

Responsibilities

Reviewing and processing Individual Income Tax returns to identify fraudulent return preparation.
Conducting independent research for additional fraud leads
Reviewing usage data of taxpayer facing systems to detect suspicious activity
Preparing and processing income tax related adjustments, conducting fraud related audits
Preparing referrals for key internal customers, including gathering data, writing reports, and providing any additional information needed
Communicating with taxpayers and other employees by phone and in writing to explain return adjustments