Tax Examiner (Individual Income)

State of South Carolina•Lexington County, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Who we are: 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, training plans, 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: Critical thinkers Committed to customer service and interested in helping others Proficient with organizing and prioritizing Able to work independently and as part of a team Excited to thrive in a fast-paced environment Eager to build a career and advance at our agency What you will do: You will conduct reviews of tax returns for the Individual Income Tax Family and provide taxpayer education and assistance to encourage a clear path to voluntary compliance. Primary job duties include: Conducting reviews of accounts in the Individual Income Tax Family to verify accuracy of returns/payments and ensuring compliance with SC laws and SCDOR established procedures/policies Providing quality customer service by effectively researching and communicating information regarding interpretation and application of various tax laws, technical/delinquent tax, or account adjustments Obtaining and maintaining knowledge of agency tax systems and the impact for tax areas and/or taxpayers

Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping OR A bachelor’s degree with multiple accounting courses (transcript required)
Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
College transcript required for consideration, where appropriate.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s degree or higher and experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping
Tax related experience
Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
Basic knowledge of SC tax laws and forms and on-line systems
Effective written and oral communication skills with internal and external customers
Customer service skills in line with SCDOR standards to provide professional and courteous service

Responsibilities

Conducting reviews of accounts in the Individual Income Tax Family to verify accuracy of returns/payments and ensuring compliance with SC laws and SCDOR established procedures/policies
Providing quality customer service by effectively researching and communicating information regarding interpretation and application of various tax laws, technical/delinquent tax, or account adjustments
Obtaining and maintaining knowledge of agency tax systems and the impact for tax areas and/or taxpayers