Tax Auditor - Greenville

State of North Carolina•Winterville, NC

4d•$55,761 - $87,654•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is hiring a Tax Auditor I to work from its Greenville Service Center. This full-time, hybrid position works 40 hours per week and examines individual income tax returns and records to assess compliance with North Carolina revenue laws. The auditor reviews returns and available accounting records, makes appropriate adjustments, and maintains an audit plan that includes selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review. The role requires strong time management and the ability to communicate complex, technical information effectively to taxpayers. Applicants must meet the stated education and accounting-credit requirements and provide an official or unofficial transcript with the application, except current DOR Tax Auditors. The position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks, which may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. The stated minimum starting salary is $55,761, with a recruitment range of $55,761–$87,654.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field, with at least 12 semester hours of accounting from an appropriately accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Submit an official or unofficial transcript verifying completion of the required 12 accounting semester hours, unless currently a DOR Tax Auditor.
Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and income tax.
Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices.
Subject to federal and state criminal background checks, potentially including fingerprinting and verification of North Carolina tax compliance.

Responsibilities

Examine individual income tax returns and records to determine taxpayer compliance with North Carolina revenue laws.
Review and audit returns and make appropriate adjustments based on available accounting records.
Maintain an audit plan, including selecting audit candidates and scheduling taxpayer interviews.
Review records provided by taxpayers.
Prepare and submit audit reports for timely review.
Communicate complex and technical information effectively to taxpayers.
Manage time effectively while coordinating audit work.