Compliance Auditor

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) seeks a qualified auditor to conduct complex compliance audits, review applicable laws and internal controls, and prepare reports for stakeholders. This role emphasizes analytical thinking, integrity, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences.

You will collaborate with accounting and tax professionals, participate in planning and fieldwork, and help shape audit programs and policies across assigned areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CFE, CGAP) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex compliance audits
• Verify compliance by reviewing laws, regulations, referendums, policies and procedures, and internal controls
• Perform engagement planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Prepare audit reports and discuss findings with stakeholders
• Review the adequacy of corrective actions taken or planned to address findings
• Conduct research and develop audit programs and testing to determine whether audit goals and objectives are achieved
• Participate in implementing and assisting in the formation of audit policies, programs, and procedures as they relate to the assigned areas of responsibilities

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Master’s degree in accounting or MBA

CPA / CIA / CFE / CGAP

Job description

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, flexible work schedules, 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 9 5% 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 at dor.sc.gov/careers.

We are looking for teammates who are:

• Able to communicate effectively with customers and outside organizations
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks
• Able to analyze and interpret tax laws, complex accounting, and financial documentation
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Eager to build a career and advance at our agency

What you will do:

You will encourage taxpayer compliance by educating taxpayers and conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits.

Primary job duties include:

• Conducting complex compliance audits
• Verifying compliance by reviewing applicable laws, regulations, referendums, policies and procedures, and internal controls
• Performing engagement planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Preparing audit reports and discussing findings with stakeholders
• Reviewing the adequacy of corrective actions taken or planned to address findings.
• Conducting research and developing audit programs and testing to determine whether audit goals and objectives are achieved
• Participating in implementing and assisting in the formation of audit policies, programs, and procedures as they relate to the assigned areas of responsibilities

• A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance or tax preparation or analysis

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

• Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
• A master’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• One of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP).

• 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., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.
• Office location: Depending on space availability, you may have the option to choose which SCDOR office you work in (Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenvi lle, Myrtle Beach, or Rock Hill).