Tax Auditor - Greenville

State of North Carolina•Greenville, NC

3d•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 is 40 hours per week and has a minimum starting salary of $55,761. The role examines individual income tax returns and taxpayer records to assess compliance with North Carolina revenue laws and makes appropriate adjustments based on available accounting records. The auditor maintains an audit plan, including selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing taxpayer records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review. The role requires effective time management and the ability to communicate complex and technical information to taxpayers. Applicants must provide an official or unofficial transcript verifying at least 12 semester hours of accounting, unless they are current DOR Tax Auditors. The position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks, which may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance.

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 employed as 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, which may include fingerprinting and verification of North Carolina tax compliance.

Nice To Haves

Strong time management skills.
Ability to effectively communicate complex and technical information to taxpayers.

Responsibilities

Examine individual income tax returns and records to ensure compliance with North Carolina revenue laws.
Review and audit individual income tax 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.