Sales & Use Tax Auditor

State of South Carolina•Statewide, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales & Use Tax Auditor encourages taxpayer compliance through education and the administration of Sales and Use Tax revenue audits in South Carolina. The role audits businesses, purchasers, service providers, end-users, and consumers; documents and explains audit issues; presents findings; prepares records that may be used in appeals or criminal investigation referrals; and assists taxpayers. The position includes an onboarding program and is part of an SCDOR Training Plan. Flexible hours may be available between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 37.5 hours per week. After one year of employment, the position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week. Depending on office space availability, the employee may choose among SCDOR offices in Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, or Rock Hill.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for field work.
College transcripts are required for consideration.
Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with at least 18 hours of accounting and experience in an accounting-related field.
An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Responsibilities

Review and conduct Sales and Use Tax audits of basic retail businesses, non-retail purchasers, other service providers, end-users, and consumers.
Research and provide audit documentation using taxpayer-friendly language and documenting all points of issue within the audit.
Clearly prepare and present audit findings to taxpayers, their representatives, and interested SCDOR personnel.
Accurately prepare documents for possible appeals and criminal investigation referrals.
Provide taxpayer assistance, including answering questions in the office or in the field.
Participate in training classes, educational seminars, and other speaking engagements.