Tax Examiner (Sales Tax)

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 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 Sales Tax Family and provide taxpayer education and assistance to encourage a clear path to voluntary compliance.
Primary job duties include:

• Conduct reviews of accounts in the Sales Tax Family to verify accuracy of returns/payments and ensure compliance with SC laws and SCDOR established procedures/policies.
• Provide quality customer service by effectively researching and communicating information regarding interpretation and application of various tax laws, technical/delinquent tax, or account adjustments.
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of agency tax systems and the impact for tax areas and/or taxpayers.

As a Tax Examiner, you will receive training and guidance with opportunities for advancement.Either:

• A high school diploma and four years of experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping

OR

• An associate's degree with two years of 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. Transcripts may be attached to the application or emailed to Employment.SCDOR@dor.sc.gov These qualifications are not required but are considered when setting a starting salary.

• An associate's degree or higher and experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or a tax related area
• 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

• We have multiple openings for this position.
• EEO: It is the policy of the SCDOR to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.
• Training: Tax Specialistswill participate in a training program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
• Hours: Work hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• Career Development Plan: This position is part of a career development plan with opportunities for growth and development.

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 (if applicable) by attaching them to your application or emailing employment@dor.sc.gov.
• 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. Employment Type: FTE - Full-Time