Tax Examiner (Individual Income

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.

Learn more about why you should join our team .gov/careers.

• 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

You will conduct reviews of tax returns for the Individual Income Tax Family and provide taxpayer education and assistance to encourage a clear path to voluntary compliance.

Primary job duties include:

• Conducting reviews of accounts in the Individual Income Tax Family to verify accuracy of returns/payments and ensuring compliance with SC laws and SCDOR established procedures/policies
• Providing quality customer service by effectively researching and communicating information regarding interpretation and application of various tax laws, technical/delinquent tax, or account adjustments
• Obtaining and maintaining knowledge of agency tax systems and the impact for tax areas and/or taxpayers

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.

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

• 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 Examiners will participate in an onboarding program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
• Hours: Flexible hours may be availablefrom8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00p.m., Monday
  - Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• Career development: This position is part of an SCDOR Training Plan, which provides learning opportunities that support career growth.
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.