Income Tax Audit Administrator

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 SCDOR’s success—by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.

• Experienced leaders who enjoy developing teams and guiding programs toward strategic goals
• Analytical thinkers who can evaluate complex issues, processes, and data to identify solutions and improvements
• Strong communicators who can clearly explain complex issues and work effectively with a variety of audiences
• Organized professionals who take initiative, work independently, and effectively balance multiple priorities
• Sound decision-makers who can lead with confidence, good judgment, and accountability

As the Income Tax Audit Administrator, you will lead the Income Tax Audit program and the professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with South Carolina’s tax laws. You’ll provide guidance on complex tax issues, support the agency’s appeals process, and help improve audit processes and operations.

• Overseeing and administrating the agency’s Corporate Income Tax Audit, Discovery/Nexus, and Individual Income Tax Audit functions
• Monitoring audit operations and performance, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Analyzing complex tax issues, providing guidance and recommending solutions to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations
• Leading discussions with taxpayers, their representatives, agency staff, and other government agencies to resolve complex or controversial tax issues
• Assisting with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, strategic plans, performance measures, and other agency initiatives

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, or insurance and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis (transcripts required).

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

• A valid driver’s license
• Ability for statewide travel with occasional overnight stay

• CPA or advanced degree in business, taxation, government administration, or organizational leadership
• Eight or more years of experience in accounting or auditing, four years of which must have been in a management capacity

• 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
• Hours:
  
  Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Telework schedule:
  This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR

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.

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.

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.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

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.