Tax Auditor

Commerce - DES , DWS; United States; Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

State retirement (TSERS)

401(k) plan

457 plan

Paid holidays & leave

WeSave discounts

Zusammenfassung

North Carolina Department of Commerce is seeking a Finance and Business Compliance Analyst II (NS) to perform in-depth audits and investigations of employers for Employment Security compliance.

The role is full-time with state benefits, offering a recruitment range of $47,703 - $70,107. Work involves field interviews, subpoenas, and coordination with tax leaders to ensure accurate financial records and regulatory adherence.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline.
• Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex Employment Security Laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to adapt to other software.
• Experience auditing financial records and determining compliance.

Aufgaben

• Audit employer records to assess compliance with Employment Security Laws.
• Interview employers, employees, attorneys and other third parties to obtain information.
• Issue Subpoenas for records not provided during interviews or pre-audit requests.
• Form opinions on audited employer compliance and solvency for use in discussions.
• Conduct field audits and collaborate with Regional Tax Manager and Tax Audit Chief.

Kenntnisse

Employment Security law

Internal Revenue Code

Unemployment Insurance tax

Microsoft Office

ShareFile

Scanner capability

Custom software

Legal interpretation

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Finance and Business Compliance Analyst II (NS)

Position Number 60078132 • Grade NC12

About Us

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.

Description of Work

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.

• Enforced collection of delinquent tax
• Investigation of underground economy
• 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 issuance of a Subpoena Duces Tecum from the 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 the NC Government Data Analytic Center (GDAC) pursuant to North Carolina Senate Bill 15.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the benefits link.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

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.

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Careers with the State of NC portal.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification.

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.

State Application Resources / Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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