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

Position: Tax Specialist (Corporate Tax)

Who We Are

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. We offer 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 employees to reach their highest potential.

Team Qualities

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

Review 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
Examine refund claims, carry‑forwards, extensions, return amendments, and tax or license fee computations
Provide professional customer service to taxpayers and other departments via phone, email, and written correspondence
Analyze accounts, annotate updates, and resolve balance due or payment discrepancies
Conduct withholding verification and tax credit reviews

Qualifications

Either 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)

Education Requirements

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 online computer systems

Additional Information

EEO: The SCDOR provides 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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