Job Description

Posting number: 191904

Department: Department of Revenue

Division: Audit, Licensing & Enforcement

Job classification: Audits Director

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Management, Professional, Tax Administration, Business, Audit

Summary

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:

• Experienced leaders who enjoy developing teams and guiding programs toward strategic goals
• Analytical thinkers who can evaluate complex issues, processes, and data to identify solutions and improvements
• Strong communicators who can clearly explain complex issues and work effectively with a variety of audiences
• Organized professionals who take initiative, work independently, and effectively balance multiple priorities
• Sound decision-makers who can lead with confidence, good judgment, and accountability

What you will do:

As the Income Tax Audit Administrator, you will lead the Income Tax Audit program and the professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with South Carolina’s tax laws. You’ll provide guidance on complex tax issues, support the agency’s appeals process, and help improve audit processes and operations.

Primary job duties include:

• Overseeing and administrating the agency’s Corporate Income Tax Audit, Discovery/Nexus, and Individual Income Tax Audit functions
• Monitoring audit operations and performance, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Analyzing complex tax issues, providing guidance and recommending solutions to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations
• Leading discussions with taxpayers, their representatives, agency staff, and other government agencies to resolve complex or controversial tax issues
• Assisting with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, strategic plans, performance measures, and other agency initiatives

Examples of duties

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, or insurance and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis (transcripts required).

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Additional Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license
• Ability for statewide travel with occasional overnight stay

Qualifications

• CPA or advanced degree in business, taxation, government administration, or organizational leadership
• Eight or more years of experience in accounting or auditing, four years of which must have been in a management capacity

Supplemental information

• EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation
• Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR

Ready to apply?

• Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education
• You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application
• Please include work samples, transcripts, etc. (if applicable) by attaching them to your application or emailing employment@dor.sc.gov
• Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire)
• Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting