Tax Examiner (Individual Income)

State of South Carolina -
Lexington County, SC

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Job Details

$52,147 - $66,800 a year
23 hours ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Research

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Job Responsibilities

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, training plans, 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 see how their work contributes to the SCDOR’s success—by collecting 95% 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:

Critical thinkers
Committed to customer service and interested in helping others
Proficient with organizing and prioritizing
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Excited to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Eager to build a career and advance at our agency

What you will do:

You will conduct reviews of tax returns for the Individual Income Tax Family and provide taxpayer education and assistance to encourage a clear path to voluntary compliance.

Primary job duties include:

Conducting reviews of accounts in the Individual Income Tax Family to verify accuracy of returns/payments and ensuring compliance with SC laws and SCDOR established procedures/policies
Providing quality customer service by effectively researching and communicating information regarding interpretation and application of various tax laws, technical/delinquent tax, or account adjustments
Obtaining and maintaining knowledge of agency tax systems and the impact for tax areas and/or taxpayers

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Either:

A high school diploma and experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping OR
A bachelor’s degree with multiple accounting courses (transcript required)

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

College transcript required for consideration, where appropriate. Transcripts may be attached to the application or emailed to [email protected]

Preferred Qualifications

An associate’s degree or higher and experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping
Tax related experience
Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
Basic knowledge of SC tax laws and forms and on-line systems
Effective written and oral communication skills with internal and external customers
Customer service skills in line with SCDOR standards to provide professional and courteous service

Additional Comments

EEO: It is the policy of the SCDOR to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.
Training: Tax Examiners will participate in an onboarding program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.
Hours: Flexible hours may be availablefrom8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m., Monday– Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Career development: This position is part of an SCDOR Training Plan, which provides learning opportunities that support career growth.
Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.

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 (if applicable) by attaching them to your application or emailing [email protected].
Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire).
Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.

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