Multi-State Corporate Income Tax Auditor

Salary: $70,000.00 - $77,700.00 Annually
Location : Statewide, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 160546
Agency: Department of Revenue
Division: Field Operations
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
Closing Date: 2/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AN21
Position Number:: Multiple
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $77,700.00
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: 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.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
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, defined career paths, 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 agree that they understand how their work directly contributes to the SCDOR's overall success-by collecting 96% 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
We are looking for teammates who are:

• Motivated problem-solvers with professional experience and strong communication skills.
• Eager to build a career and advance at our agency.
• Able to adapt to a constantly changing and expanding field of knowledge by researching tax law, accounting techniques, and the characteristics of various types of businesses and industries, specifically large multi-state corporations.

What you will do:
As a Multi-State Corporate Income Tax Auditor, you will conduct audits of books, records, and tax returns of large multi-state corporations doing business in South Carolina for SC Corporate Income Taxes and license fees. You will analyze federal and SC Corporate Income Tax returns, as well as returns from banks and savings and loan institutions. You will complete audit write-ups, work papers, proposed assessments, and work with Appeals and Litigation supporting audit positions and adjustments.
Primary job duties include:

• Learn audit issues, work papers, and applicable authority.
• Participate in team and independent audits of large multi-state corporations to verify the accuracy of returns.
• Prepare delinquent returns, as necessary, for non-filers to ensure compliance with SC Corporate Income and license fee tax laws.
• Assist in preparing and submitting professional audit reports, which include a detail of the basis and justification for proposed taxpayer audit adjustments.
• Explain audit results to taxpayers and their representatives in a clear and professional manner.
• Review tax returns, company filing history, financial statements, and other related information to identify underreported income and potential audit issues for the purposes of audit selection.
• Complete research and training to improve audit skills and knowledge related to Corporate Income Tax law and returns.
• Note: Most audits are conducted electronically; however, you can travel for field work out-of-state for some audits if you prefer. Each audit is different, and you have the opportunity to learn different industries. You also have the delegation to determine your audit schedule. SCDOR offers a flexible work schedule.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Either:

• A bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience in accounting, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis OR
• A bachelor's degree and three years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis with 12 hours of accounting

Additional requirement:

• A valid Driver's License

College transcripts required. Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration with a minimum of 18 semester hours in accounting or auditing subjects
• Four (4) years of professional work experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis
• Professional work experience in tax auditing
• Professional work experience in corporate tax
• Professional experience working with a CPA firm
• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures and their application to the South Carolina Tax Acts and Regulations

Additional Comments

• We have multiple openings for this position.
• 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: Multi-State Corporate Income Tax Auditors will participate in a classroom and on-the-job training program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job. On-the-job training will include guidance and mentorship from a team member and/or the Audit Supervisor.
• Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 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.
• Career Development Plan: This position is part of an SCDOR Career Development Plan, which provides opportunities for growth and development.
• Office location: Depending on space availability, you may have the option to choose which SCDOR office you work in (Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, or Rock Hill.).

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 college transcripts by attaching them to your application or emailing
• Candidates selected to move to the next stage of the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) or a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire).
• Candidate selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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How did you hear about the SCDOR as a potential employer? Select all that apply.

• LinkedIn
• Other social media
• South Carolina Careers: careers.sc.gov
• Other on-line job board
• College/university career fair or website
• ReveNews (SCDOR's email newsletter)
• SCDOR Call Center
• Current or former SCDOR employee
• Other (please specify below)

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If applicable, what other source did you use to hear about us as a potential employer?
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Please type in your full legal name (First, Middle, Last) as it appears on your Social Security Card.
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I understand that a college transcript is required to be considered for this position (if applicable). Attach to application or email to employment@dor.sc.gov.

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Please type your preferred name (nickname) to be used on your work accounts and employee ID.
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Are you currently employed by the SCDOR?

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Do you have a bachelor's degree?

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Do you have 12 semester hours in accounting?

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How many years of professional work experience do you have in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis?

• 4 years or more
• 3 years
• Less than 3 years
• No experience

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Do you have knowledge of Multi-State Corporate Income Tax and issues related to separate filing and unitary combined returns?

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If you answered yes to the above question, please describe that experience.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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• No

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Which office location is your preference?

• Columbia
• Charleston
• Florence
• Greenville
• Myrtle Beach
• Rock Hill

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