Tax Auditor I

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Revenue seeks a Tax Auditor I in the Motor Fuels Section of the Examination Division. This full‑time role, based in Charlotte, requires auditing motor fuels tax returns and records, and may involve travel.

A transcript must be attached; the job offers state benefits including health insurance and retirement, with a starting salary of $50,088. The position emphasizes auditing techniques, tax law interpretation, and timely audit reporting, with a hybrid remote work

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• A transcript is required for this auditor role.

Responsibilities

• Audit motor fuels suppliers, distributors, and service stations to ensure tax compliance.
• Interpret and apply tax laws and revenue regulations during examinations.
• Maintain an audit plan and coordinate taxpayer interviews and records.
• Travel as needed to taxpayer sites, including overnight or out-of-state.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Accounting knowledge

Driver's license

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

Description of Work

Please note: This will close at 11:59 P.M. the day prior to the end date listed on this job posting.

This auditor classification requires a transcript. Please include an official or unofficial transcript in the attachments section at the bottom of this application. If the application submitted does not include a transcript, it will be marked as incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Tax Auditor.

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is looking for a Tax Auditor in the Motor Fuels Section of the Examination Division.

This is a full‑time, permanent position with a hybrid remote work schedule and State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement. This position will work out of the Charlotte Service Center. The minimum starting salary is $50,088.

The Motor Fuels Section administers and enforces motor fuels tax laws, motor carrier laws, as well as some motor vehicle laws. The Motor Fuels Tax Auditor examines motor fuels tax returns and records to ensure taxpayer compliance with the Revenue laws of North Carolina, as well as conducts audits for International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP) purposes.

It is the responsibility of this position to perform accurate and complete audits of financial books and records of motor fuel suppliers, distributors, and service stations registered with the Excise Tax Division to determine tax compliance with multiple tax schedules. Audits performed will involve the interpretation and application of tax laws to ensure compliance with revenue laws and motor vehicle laws by employing professional auditing and accounting principles and practices in the examination of the taxpayers' records and tax reports. The Tax Auditor I maintains an audit plan, which includes simultaneously selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing provided records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review. Audits may be conducted at the taxpayer's place of business; therefore, some overnight and out-of-state travel may be required.

Requirements

A vehicle and a valid driver's license are required due to the travel requirements for this position.

Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices.

Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range: $50,088 - $87,654

Compensation & Benefits

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• 401K and 457 plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program