Tax Specialist; Corporate Tax Job Sumter area,South Carolina USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Tax Specialist (Corporate Tax)

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 complex examinations of Corporate, Fiduciary, and Partnership tax returns. You will proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, educate taxpayers, and provide exceptional customer service contributing to taxpayer compliance.

Primary job duties include:

Reviewing C and S Corporations, Electric Co‑Operatives, Public Utility, Bank, Savings & Loan, Partnership, Eleemosynary, and Fiduciary tax returns for accuracy and compliance with SC laws
Examining refund claims, carry‑forwards, extensions, return amendments, and tax or license fee computations
Providing professional customer service to taxpayers and other departments via phone, email, and written correspondence
Analyzing accounts, annotating updates, and resolving balance due or payment discrepancies
Conducting withholding verification and tax credit reviews

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses (Transcripts required. Attach to application or email employment.gov.) OR

An associate’s degree and experience in accounting, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis

Relevant experience or education may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR)

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

Twelve semester hours in accounting, audit, or other business‑related subjects
Basic knowledge of SC tax laws and forms and on‑line computer systems

Benefits and Additional Information:

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 Specialists will participate in an onboarding program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.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.

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