State Tax Compliance & Audit Analyst

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Commerce's Employment Security Division seeks a Tax Auditor II to audit employer tax records and enforce collections across varied business types. This full-time role involves interviews, subpoenas, and analyzing financial records to determine compliance with Employment Security laws.

Salary range is $47,703–$70,231 with state benefits, retirement, and health insurance. Location is Raleigh/North Carolina; remote work not indicated.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Employment Security Law and related statutes.
• Experience performing audits of employers to determine tax obligations and compliance.
• Ability to conduct interviews with employers, employees, and third parties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related auditing software.

Responsibilities

• Audit contributory employers across all business types and classifications.
• Enforce collection of delinquent tax and investigate underground economy.
• Conduct interviews in the field to determine employer operations and gather records.
• Request subpoenas as needed to obtain records for audits.
• Prepare and document opinions on employer compliance and solvency.

Skills

Tax auditing

Interviews & field work

Microsoft Office

Legal compliance knowledge

Communication

Tools

ShareFile secure file transfer

DES hardware/software

Excel

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Commerce's Employment Security Division seeks a Tax Auditor II to audit employer tax records and enforce collections across varied business types. This full-time role involves interviews, subpoenas, and analyzing financial records to determine compliance with Employment Security laws.

Salary range is $47,703–$70,231 with state benefits, retirement, and health insurance. Location is Raleigh/North Carolina; remote work not indicated.