Corporate Income Tax Auditor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telework up to 2 days/week after year

Flexible hours

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Retirement options

Résumé du poste

South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) seeks a Corporate Income Tax Auditor to audit large multi-state corporations doing business in South Carolina for corporate income taxes and license fees. The role analyzes federal and state returns, banks, and savings institutions, and supports audit positions with written workpapers and proposed adjustments.

Responsibilities include applying tax knowledge, researching laws, preparing audit reports, and communicating findings to taxpayers in a clear,

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis.
• Two to five years of experience in Corporate Income Tax, public accounting, or tax compliance with multi-state corporate returns.

Responsabilités

• Develop knowledge of corporate tax audit issues and applicable laws.
• Participate in audits of large multi-state corporations to verify return accuracy.
• Prepare delinquent returns and assist in audit reporting and proposed adjustments.
• Explain audit results clearly to taxpayers and representatives.
• Review tax returns and financials to identify underreported income and audit issues.
• Complete research and training to improve corporate tax audit skills.

Connaissances

Auditing

Multi-state returns

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tax knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Outils

GAAP knowledge

Description du poste

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.

Job Responsibilities

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 at dor.sc.gov/careers.

We Are Looking For Teammates Who Are

• Mid-level auditors with experience in multi-state corporate returns
• Motivated problem-solvers with professional experience and strong communication skills
• Eager to build a career and advance at our agency
• Able to adapt to a constantly changing and expanding field of knowledge by researching tax law, accounting techniques, and the characteristics of various types of businesses and industries, specifically large multi-state corporations

What You Will Do

As a Corporate Income Tax Auditor, you will conduct audits of books, records, and tax returns of large multi-state corporations doing business in South Carolina for SC corporate income taxes and license fees. You will analyze federal and SC Corporate Income Tax returns, as well as returns from banks and savings and loan institutions. You will complete audit write-ups, work papers, proposed assessments, and work with Appeals and Litigation supporting audit positions and adjustments.

Primary Job Duties Include

• Developing and applying knowledge of corporate tax audit issues, preparing and analyzing audit workpapers, and researching applicable federal and South Carolina tax laws and regulations.
• Participating in team and independent audits of large multi-state corporations to verify the accuracy of returns
• Preparing delinquent returns, as necessary, for non-filers to ensure compliance with SC corporate income and license fee tax laws
• Assisting in preparing and submitting professional audit reports, which include a detail of the basis and justification for proposed taxpayer audit adjustments
• Explaining audit results to taxpayers and their representatives in a clear and professional manner
• Reviewing tax returns, company filing history, financial statements, and other related information to identify underreported income and potential audit issues for the purposes of audit selection
• Completing research and training to improve audit skills and knowledge related to corporate income tax law and returns

Most audits are conducted electronically; however, you may be required to travel for field work out-of-state for some audits if you prefer. Each audit is different, and you have the opportunity to learn about different industries. You also have the delegation to determine your audit schedule. SCDOR offers a flexible work schedule.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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

Additional Requirement

• A valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation are required for field work. (Mileage reimbursement provided)
• College transcripts required for consideration (Transcripts may be attached to the application or emailed to [e-mail])

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

Preferred Qualifications

This position is best suited for mid-level auditors with two to five years of experience in Corporate Income Tax, public accounting, or tax compliance. Ideal candidates have experience with multi-state corporate returns and strong analytical skills.

Other Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing subjects
• Two to five years of professional experience in Corporate Income Tax, public accounting, or tax audit/compliance, including work with multi-state corporate returns (U.S. Form 1120 and related state returns)
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement analysis, and book-to-tax reconciliation
• Ability to interpret and apply Corporate Income Tax laws and regulations and prepare or review audit workpapers and proposed adjustments
• CPA license, Master of Accountancy, or Master of Taxation
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with the ability to support audit positions through clear defensible analysis
• Demonstrated organizational skills and professional communication
• Experience with transfer pricing, cost accounting, or cost segregation

Additional Comments

• 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.
• Training: Corporate Income Tax Auditors will participate in a classroom and on-the-job training program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job. On-the-job training will include guidance and mentorship from a team member and the Audit Supervisor.
• 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.
• Career development: This position is part of an SCDOR Training Plan, which provides learning opportunities that support career growth
• Office location: Depending on space availability, you may have the option of choosing which SCDOR office you work in (Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Beaufort, or Rock Hill.)

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.