Tax Auditor Motor Fuels I

This position is a repost. Previous applicants will need to reapply if still interested.

This position has been established as hybrid teleworking.

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Tax Auditor I to work out of the either the Hickory or the Greensboro Service Center 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 Tax Auditor examines motor fuels tax returns and records to ensure taxpayer compliance with the Revenue laws of North Carolina as well as conducts audits for International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP) purposes.

It is the responsibility of this position to perform accurate and complete audits of financial books and records of motor fuel suppliers distributors and service stations registered with the Excise Tax Division to determine tax compliance with multiple tax schedules. Audits performed will involve the interpretation and application of tax laws to ensure compliance with revenue laws and motor vehicle laws by employing professional auditing and accounting principles and practices in the examination of the taxpayers records and tax reports. The Tax Auditor I maintains an audit plan which includes simultaneously selecting audit candidates scheduling taxpayer interviews reviewing provided records and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review. Audits may be conducted at the taxpayers place of business; therefore some overnight and out-of-state travel may be required. A vehicle and a valid drivers license are required due to the travel requirements for this position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Document and maintain audit status and communications within agency databases and systems documentation logs and audit templates.
• Obtain all necessary factual documentation to support audit findings.
• Plan work in an efficient manner ensuring deadlines are met.
• Prepare concise work papers and reports that clearly explain the findings resulting from completed examinations.
• Reconstruct and develop accounting methods that properly reflect fuel transactions in cases where either no records or inadequate records or accounting data is available.
• Develop MS Excel spreadsheets and MS Word documents.
• Perform accurate and complete audits of financial books and records of motor fuel suppliers distributors service stations and trucking companies registered with the Excise Tax Division (International Fuel Tax Agreement) and the Division of Motor Vehicles (International Registration Plan) to determine tax compliance with multiple tax schedules.
• Perform audits that will involve the interpretation and application of tax laws to ensure compliance with revenue laws and motor vehicle laws by employing professional auditing and accounting principles and practices in the examination of the taxpayers records and tax reports.
• Confer with individuals company officials and their representatives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Economics Accounting or related field with at least twelve semester hours of accounting from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Related fields considered are as follows: Accounting Administrative Science Business Administration Business Law Business Management Business Operations Economics Finance Financial Management Public Administration Public Sector & Government Administration Management Tax Tax Law and Trust & Wealth Management.

A transcript (either official or unofficial) must accompany the application to verify completion of the required twelve accounting hours. Applications received without an attached transcript will be considered incomplete unless you are a current DOR Tax Auditor.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 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 pretax basis). Some highlights include:

• The best funded pension plan / retirement system in the nation according to Moodys Investors 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
• Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• 401K 457 and 403(b) 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 Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a nondelinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.

To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

NC DOR welcomes attached resumes cover letters and reference information but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

Applicants eligible for veterans preference should attach a copy of form DD214.

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