Income Tax Audit Administrator

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is hiring an Income Tax Audit Administrator to lead the Income Tax Audit program and professionals ensuring compliance with SC tax laws. You will guide complex issues, support appeals, and improve audit processes and operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, plus CPA or advanced degree and 8+ years in accounting/auditing with 4+ in management. Flexible hours and limited telework may be available after year one.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops teams to meet strategic goals.
• Evaluates complex issues, processes and data to identify solutions.
• Clearly explains complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Manages multiple priorities with initiative and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Corporate Income Tax Audit, Discovery/Nexus, and Individual Income Tax Audit functions.
• Monitor audit operations, analyze data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Analyze complex tax issues and provide guidance to ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Lead discussions with taxpayers, representatives and other agencies to resolve issues.
• Support development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategic plans.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or advanced degree

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, 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:

• Experienced leaders who enjoy developing teams and guiding programs toward strategic goals
• Analytical thinkers who can evaluate complex issues, processes, and data to identify solutions and improvements
• Strong communicators who can clearly explain complex issues and work effectively with a variety of audiences
• Organized professionals who take initiative, work independently, and effectively balance multiple priorities
• Sound decision-makers who can lead with confidence, good judgment, and accountability

What you will do:

As the Income Tax Audit Administrator, you will lead the Income Tax Audit program and the professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with South Carolina’s tax laws. You’ll provide guidance on complex tax issues, support the agency’s appeals process, and help improve audit processes and operations.

Primary job duties include:

• Overseeing and administrating the agency’s Corporate Income Tax Audit, Discovery/Nexus, and Individual Income Tax Audit functions
• Monitoring audit operations and performance, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Analyzing complex tax issues, providing guidance and recommending solutions to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations
• Leading discussions with taxpayers, their representatives, agency staff, and other government agencies to resolve complex or controversial tax issues
• Assisting with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, strategic plans, performance measures, and other agency initiatives

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, or insurance and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis (transcripts required).

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

Additional Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license
• Ability for statewide travel with occasional overnight stay

• CPA or advanced degree in business, taxation, government administration, or organizational leadership
• Eight or more years of experience in accounting or auditing, four years of which must have been in a management capacity

• 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.
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR