Fraud Analyst

Nashville Public Radio; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Telework up to two days per week after

Healthcare benefits

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is seeking a Fraud Analyst to identify fraudulent activity in individual income tax returns and to review taxpayer systems for suspicious behavior. You will leverage internal systems and tax law knowledge to spot patterns in historical data with a focus on safeguarding sensitive information.

Ideal candidates will have an accounting-related degree or equivalent experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills to support chargeable audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses (transcripts required).
• Associate’s degree and experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing Individual Income Tax returns to identify fraudulent return preparation. Conducting independent research for additional fraud leads.
• Reviewing usage data of taxpayer facing systems to detect suspicious activity.
• Preparing and processing income tax related adjustments, conducting fraud related audits.
• Preparing referrals for key internal customers, including gathering data, writing reports, and providing any additional information needed.
• Communicating with taxpayers and other employees by phone and in writing to explain return adjustments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting courses

Associate’s degree and relevant experience

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, hybrid 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 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

• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledgeable of South Carolina tax laws and regulations
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks
• Strong oral and written communicators
• Committed to customer service and interested in helping others

What You Will Do

As a Fraud Analyst you will perform reviews of individual income tax returns to identify possible fraudulent taxpayers, and review taxpayer facing systems to identify suspicious activity. This is done by utilizing knowledge of internal systems and tax law to identify patterns by using historical data with a focus on the security of sensitive data.

Primary Job Duties Include

• Reviewing and processing Individual Income Tax returns to identify fraudulent return preparation. Conducting independent research for additional fraud leads
• Reviewing usage data of taxpayer facing systems to detect suspicious activity
• Preparing and processing income tax related adjustments, conducting fraud related audits
• Preparing referrals for key internal customers, including gathering data, writing reports, and providing any additional information needed
• Communicating with taxpayers and other employees by phone and in writing to explain return adjustments

Either

• A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses (transcripts required) OR
• As associate’s degree and experience in accounting, auditing, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 semester hours in accounting, audit, or other business-related subjects
• Basic knowledge of South Carolina tax laws, forms, and online computer systems
• Certified Fraud Examiner

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: Fraud Analyst’s 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 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.

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.