Tax Auditor

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

Benefits offered by this job

12 Annual Paid Holidays

Health Plan

State Retirement (TSERS) and 401(k)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking a Tax Auditor II to perform comprehensive audits of contributory employers across multiple industries and entity types. You will interview stakeholders, gather records, and issue subpoenas as needed to determine compliance with Employment Security laws.

The role requires strong knowledge of state and federal tax law, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to handle complex financial documentation. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the Employment Security law and Internal Revenue Code as applicable to entities.
• Considerable knowledge of Employment Security Law to facilitate audits.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of State and Federal laws to resolve unemployment tax issues.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office; adaptable to accounting/auditing software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of contributory employers across industries and entity types.
• Interview employers, employees, attorneys, and others to gather information for audits.
• Prepare and issue subpoenas as needed for records; report on compliance and solvency.
• Interpret laws and audit financial records to determine compliance with Employment Security laws.

Skills

Employment Security Law

Auditing

MS Office

Regulations interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/public administration or related

Tools

ShareFile

Accounting software

Job description

Agency

Dept of Commerce

Division

Employment Security

Job Classification Title

Finance and Business Compliance Anlst II (NS)

Position Number

60078132

Grade

NC12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state’s lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation’s top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

_ The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above. _

***Recruitment range is $47,703 - $70,107***

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.

Description of work

Tax Auditors within this position perform audits on all contributory employers, all business types, all industry classifications, all employers measured in employee size and all employers from multi-state employers to multi-national employers. To include all experience rated employers that pay taxes and are legally structured as sole-proprietorships, partnerships, C-Corporations, Subchapter S-Corporations, ESOPs, Estates, Professional Associations, Non-profit entities, LLCs taxed as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and all other legal entity types.

Tax Auditors’ other duties include enforced collection of delinquent tax, investigation of underground economy and investigation of blocked claim wage protests, status liability investigations, Assistant Secretary Orders and collection of worthless checks.

Tax Auditors work independently in the field conducting interviews with employers, employees, attorneys, accountants, and other designated third parties to determine employer business operations and secure information within the audit process.

Tax Auditor will request the issuance of a Subpoena Duces Tecum from Regional Tax Manager and Tax Audit Chief for an employer to appear with relevant records not provided to NC DES during an interview, pre-audit interview and subsequent document request(s).

The Tax Auditor’s opinion of the audited employer’s compliance and solvency could be used by Regional Tax Manager and Tax Audit Chief during post investigation collection discussions.

Tax Auditor is required to audit, for the purpose of rendering an opinion on behalf of NC DES, the required financial records of employers selected for audit. Selected, Random, Management or Converted audits are assigned to Tax Auditors in addition to internal detection referrals from NC Government Data Analytic Center (GDAC) pursuant to North Carolina Senate Bill 15.

About the Division

The Division of Employment Security is responsible for the administration of the unemployment insurance program in the state of North Carolina. This program is a federal-state partnership, funded by federal and state unemployment taxes, which employers pay on the wages of their employees. Benefits are paid to eligible workers who lose their job through no fault of their own and are able, available, and actively seeking work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).

• Working knowledge of the Employment Security law and Internal Revenue Code as applicable to entities is required.

• Considerable knowledge of Employment Security Law is required to facilitate the Tax Auditor’s audits.

• Ability to maintain a working knowledge of applicable State and applicable Federal laws to independently and accurately resolve Unemployment Insurance tax issues.

• Considerable knowledge of computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook and the adaptability to other accounting/auditing software, as required. Full utilization of DES provided hardware and software, including ShareFile secure file transfer, file import/export utilization, and utilization of scanner capability. Adaptability to customized software created for an employer or specific to an industry is required

• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations; interpret and audit financial records of an employer’s accounts and determine compliance with applicable Employment Security Laws

Incentives of NC State Employment

• We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:
  • 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
  • North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
  • Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
  • NC State Retirement(TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
  • WeSave Employee Discounts
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Careers with the State of NC portal.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Our Agency supports the Governor’s Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.