Tax & Audit Training Specialist

State of South Carolina•Statewide, SC

2d•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: Knowledgeable in accounting principles and auditing standards Knowledgeable of state and federal rules, regulations, and status pertinent to tax compliance Able to use their oral and written skills to effectively explain provisions of tax law Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks Eager to use their knowledge of Microsoft Office products. As a Tax & Audit Training Specialist, you will coordinate all activities and programs in the SCDOR Audit, Licensing, & Enforcement division that address auditor training and development under limited supervision. Primary job duties include: Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive training program for auditors in collaboration with organizational leadership Coordinating and conducting auditor training sessions and ensuring consistent communication and execution of training objectives Scheduling training for audit teams and individual audit staff Acting as a liaison between the SCDOR Audit, Licensing, & Enforcement division and the Training section of the SCDOR Developing various instructional and technical manuals covering a wide range of tax types, including complex and specialized tax situations Researching and interpreting federal and state tax law Using all available resources to train, educate, and develop the SCDOR audit staff Coordinating training sessions for the public.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience.
A valid driver's license
The ability for statewide travel with occasional overnight stay
Knowledgeable in accounting principles and auditing standards
Knowledgeable of state and federal rules, regulations, and status pertinent to tax compliance
Able to use their oral and written skills to effectively explain provisions of tax law
Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree, or higher, in a business-related field
Eighteen hours of account coursework
An active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Experience in accounting, auditing, finance, or tax preparation and/or analysis
At least two years of experience in tax return preparation or auditing of tax returns
Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures, and their application to South Carolina Tax Acts and Regulations

Responsibilities

Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive training program for auditors in collaboration with organizational leadership
Coordinating and conducting auditor training sessions and ensuring consistent communication and execution of training objectives
Scheduling training for audit teams and individual audit staff
Acting as a liaison between the SCDOR Audit, Licensing, & Enforcement division and the Training section of the SCDOR
Developing various instructional and technical manuals covering a wide range of tax types, including complex and specialized tax situations
Researching and interpreting federal and state tax law
Using all available resources to train, educate, and develop the SCDOR audit staff
Coordinating training sessions for the public