Tax Auditor

Agency Dept of Revenue Division Examination Job Classification Title Revenue Tax Auditor I (NS) Position Number  Grade 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.

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THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING**
* ** This auditor classification requires a transcript. Please include an official or unofficial transcript in the attachments section at the bottom of this application. If the application submitted does not include a transcript, it will be marked as incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Tax Auditor.
** This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time, not to exceed 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview. Selected candidate may be considered for other permanent positions, once the time-limited position is completed. The North Carolina Department of Revenue is currently seeking a Revenue Tax Auditor I to work in the Motor Fuels Section of the Examination Division.

The Motor Fuels Section administers and enforces motor fuels tax laws, motor carrier laws, as well as some motor vehicle laws. The Motor Fuels Section of the Examination Division administers and enforces both motor fuels tax laws and motor carrier tax laws. They also conduct audits for International Fuel Tax Association (IFTA). This position is assigned specifically as the Joint Operation Center (JOC) auditor.

The JOC auditor will conduct independent examinations of financial records of taxpayers that are not in voluntary compliance and have unique or special audit features or anticipated accounting, tax law, or investigative problems of a more unique nature, or of unusual difficulty or complexity. Due to the nature of work, a valid driver’s license is required, and some overnight travel will be required.

• Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of a variety of accounting systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word
• Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax

Recruitment Range: $50,088 - $87,654 Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

• The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Some highlights include:
• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• 401K and 457 plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. "Tax compliance" is defined as having filed and paid all North…