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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, defined career paths, 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 agree that they understand how their work directly contributes to the SCDOR’s overall success—by collecting 96% 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: 

  • Curious to gain new insights.
  • Innovative.
  • Able to communicate effectively.
  • Detail oriented.

What you will do: 
You will encourage taxpayer compliance through education and the administration of tax revenue audits of Sales/Use Tax in South Carolina.   

Primary job duties include:

  • Review and conduct sales and use tax audits on basic retail businesses, non-retail purchasers, other service providers, end-users, and consumers.
  • Research and provide audit documentation to include taxpayer friendly language and all points of issue within the audit.
  • Prepare and present audit findings clearly to the taxpayer, their representative, and any interested SCDOR personnel.
  • Accurately prepare documents for possible appeals and criminal investigation referrals.
  • Provide taxpayer assistance to include answering taxpayer questions in the office or the field.
  • Participate in training classes, educational seminars, or other speaking engagements.

 

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with at least 18 hours of accounting and experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis.  (Transcripts required.) 
 
Additional requirement: 

  • A valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation are required for field work.

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


Additional Comments

  • 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.
  • Training: Sales Tax Auditors will participate in a training program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
  • Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).
  • Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week.
  • Career Development Plan: This position is part of an SCDOR Career Development Plan, which provides opportunities for growth and development.

Ready to apply? 

  • Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education.
  • You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.
  • Please include transcripts by attaching them to your application or emailing employment@dor.sc.gov.  
  • Candidates selected to move to the next stage of the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) or a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire).
  • Candidate selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.