Motor Fuels Tax Auditor - Greensboro

State of North Carolina • Greensboro, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is seeking a Tax Auditor for the Motor Fuels Section of the Examination Division. This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid remote work schedule and State Benefits. The position will be based in the Greensboro Service Center. The Motor Fuels Section is responsible for administering and enforcing motor fuels tax laws, motor carrier laws, and certain motor vehicle laws. The Tax Auditor will examine motor fuels tax returns and records to ensure taxpayer compliance with North Carolina Revenue laws, and will also conduct audits for International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP) purposes. This role involves performing accurate and complete audits of financial books and records for motor fuel suppliers, distributors, and service stations to determine tax compliance with multiple tax schedules. Audits will require interpreting and applying tax laws using professional auditing and accounting principles. The Tax Auditor will maintain an audit plan, including selecting audit candidates, scheduling interviews, reviewing records, and preparing audit reports. Audits may require overnight and out-of-state travel.

Requirements

• A vehicle and a valid driver's license are required due to the travel requirements for this position.
• Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field with at least twelve semester hours of accounting from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related fields considered are as follows: Administrative Science, Business Law, Business Management, Business Operations, Finance, Financial Management, Public Administration, Public Sector & Government Administration Management, Tax, Tax Law and Trust & Wealth Management.
• A transcript (either official or unofficial) must accompany the application to verify completion of the required twelve accounting hours. Applications received without an attached transcript will be considered incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Tax Auditor.
• Subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Examines motor fuels tax returns and records to ensure taxpayer compliance with the Revenue laws of North Carolina.
• Conducts audits for International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP) purposes.
• Performs accurate and complete audits of financial books and records of motor fuel suppliers, distributors, and service stations.
• Determines tax compliance with multiple tax schedules.
• Interprets and applies tax laws to ensure compliance with revenue laws and motor vehicle laws.
• Employs professional auditing and accounting principles and practices in the examination of taxpayers' records and tax reports.
• Maintains an audit plan, including selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing provided records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Retirement
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans
• NCFlex program
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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