Motor Fuels Tax Auditor

Agency

Dept of Revenue

Examination

Revenue Tax Auditor I (NS)

NC13

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

This is a full‑time, permanent position in the Motor Fuels Section of the Examination Division with a hybrid remote work schedule. The position will be located in Hickory, Asheville, or Greensboro. The minimum starting salary is $54,137. The Motor Fuels Section administers and enforces motor fuels tax laws, motor carrier laws, and some motor vehicle laws. The Tax Auditor examines motor fuels tax returns and records to ensure taxpayer compliance with North Carolina revenue laws and conducts audits for International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP) purposes.

The auditor performs accurate and complete audits of financial books and records of motor fuel suppliers, distributors, and service stations registered with the Excise Tax Division to determine tax compliance with multiple tax schedules. Audits involve the interpretation and application of tax laws, professional auditing and accounting principles, and practices. The auditor maintains an audit plan, selects audit candidates, schedules taxpayer interviews, reviews provided records, and prepares audit reports for timely review.

Audits may be conducted at the taxpayer’s place of business; overnight and out‑of‑state travel may be required.

• A vehicle and a valid driver’s license are required due to the travel requirements.
• Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax.

$54,137 - $87,654

The state of North Carolina offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex Program. Highlights include:

• Best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor Service.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• Fourteen vacation days per year, increasing with length of service.
• Twelve sick days per year, cumulative indefinitely.
• Paid parental leave.
• Personal observance leave and community service leave.
• Longevity pays lump‑sum payout yearly based on length of service.
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field with at least twelve semester hours of accounting from an accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Related fields considered include Administrative Science, Business Law, Business Management, Business Operations, Finance, Financial Management, Public Administration, Public Sector & Government Administration Management, Tax, Tax Law, and Trust & Wealth Management.

A transcript (official or unofficial) must accompany the application to verify the required accounting hours. Applications received without an attached transcript will be considered incomplete, unless the applicant is a current DOR Tax Auditor.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices.