Individual Income Tax Auditor

State of South Carolina•Statewide, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is hiring an Individual Income Tax Auditor to encourage taxpayer compliance by educating taxpayers and administering income tax revenue audits in South Carolina. The role involves reviewing and conducting audits of federal and state income tax returns for individuals, corporations, and pass-through entities. Auditors document issues in taxpayer-friendly language, present findings to taxpayers and their representatives, prepare records for potential appeals or criminal investigation referrals, answer taxpayer questions, and participate in training and educational events. The position includes onboarding and participation in an SCDOR Training Plan. Flexible hours may be available between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a 37.5-hour workweek. After one year of employment, the position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week. Depending on space availability, employees may choose among SCDOR offices in Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, or Rock Hill. Field work requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; mileage reimbursement is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis.
Provide college transcripts; degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for field work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with at least 18 hours of accounting, plus experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or tax preparation.
Accepted business-related degrees include Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Business Information Systems, and Business Analytics.

Responsibilities

Review and conduct audits of federal and state income tax returns, including individual, corporate, and pass-through entity returns.
Research audit issues and prepare documentation in taxpayer-friendly language that covers all points at issue.
Prepare and clearly present audit findings to taxpayers, their representatives, and interested SCDOR personnel.
Accurately prepare documents for possible appeals and criminal investigation referrals.
Provide taxpayer assistance by answering questions in the office or in the field.
Participate in training classes, educational seminars, and other speaking engagements.