Individual Income Tax Auditor

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 SCDORs successby collecting 95% of South Carolinas general fund our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.

Learn more about why you should join our team at are looking for teammates who are:

• Curious to gain new insights
• Innovative and adaptable
• Effective communicators
• Detail oriented
• Action oriented
• Driven to solve complex problems
• Efficient with time management

What you will do:

You will encourage taxpayer compliance by educating taxpayers and administering tax revenue audits of Income Tax in South Carolina.

Primary job duties include:

• Reviewing and conducting audits on federal and state income tax returns including individual corporate and pass-through entities
• Researching and providing audit documentation that includes taxpayer friendly language and all points of issue within the audit
• Preparing and presenting audit findings clearly to the taxpayer their representative and any interested SCDOR personnel
• Accurately preparing documents for possible appeals and criminal investigation referrals
• Providing taxpayer assistance including answering taxpayer questions in the office or the field
• Participating in training classes educational seminars and other speaking engagements

A bachelors degree and professional experience in accounting auditing finance insurance or tax preparation or analysis (Transcripts required)

Additional requirement:

• A valid Drivers License and reliable transportation are required for field work. (Mileage reimbursement provided)
• College transcripts required for consideration (Transcripts may be attached to the application or emailed to)

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

• A bachelors degree in a business-related field with at least 18 hours of accounting and experience in accounting auditing finance insurance or tax preparation or analysis (Transcripts required) OR
• A bachelors degree and three years of experience in accounting auditing finance or tax preparation

• 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.
• Training: Individual Income Tax Auditors will participate in an onboarding program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
• Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Monday Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.
• Career development: This position is part of an SCDOR Training Plan which provides learning opportunities that support career growth

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 transcripts by attaching them to your application or emailing .
• 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.