Income Tax Audit Administrator

State of South Carolina•Lexington County, SC

5d•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, 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: Experienced leaders who enjoy developing teams and guiding programs toward strategic goals Analytical thinkers who can evaluate complex issues, processes, and data to identify solutions and improvements Strong communicators who can clearly explain complex issues and work effectively with a variety of audiences Organized professionals who take initiative, work independently, and effectively balance multiple priorities Sound decision-makers who can lead with confidence, good judgment, and accountability What you will do: As the Income Tax Audit Administrator, you will lead the Income Tax Audit program and the professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with South Carolina’s tax laws. You’ll provide guidance on complex tax issues, support the agency’s appeals process, and help improve audit processes and operations.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, or insurance and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis (transcripts required).
Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
A valid driver’s license
Ability for statewide travel with occasional overnight stay

Nice To Haves

CPA or advanced degree in business, taxation, government administration, or organizational leadership
Eight or more years of experience in accounting or auditing, four years of which must have been in a management capacity

Responsibilities

Overseeing and administrating the agency’s Corporate Income Tax Audit, Discovery/Nexus, and Individual Income Tax Audit functions
Monitoring audit operations and performance, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
Analyzing complex tax issues, providing guidance and recommending solutions to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations
Leading discussions with taxpayers, their representatives, agency staff, and other government agencies to resolve complex or controversial tax issues
Assisting with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, strategic plans, performance measures, and other agency initiatives