Compliance Auditor

About the role

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. 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. By collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community.

Responsibilities

• Encourage taxpayer compliance by educating taxpayers and conducting operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Conduct complex compliance audits.
• Verify compliance by reviewing applicable laws, regulations, referendums, policies and procedures, and internal controls.
• Perform engagement planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Prepare audit reports and discuss findings with stakeholders.
• Review the adequacy of corrective actions taken or planned to address findings.
• Conduct research and develop audit programs and testing to determine whether audit goals and objectives are achieved.
• Participate in implementing and assisting in the formation of audit policies, programs, and procedures as they relate to the assigned areas of responsibilities.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis.
• Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• A master’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• One of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP).

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively with customers and outside organizations.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks.
• Able to analyze and interpret tax laws, complex accounting, and financial documentation.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eager to build a career and advance at our agency.

Schedule

Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week). This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Tuition assistance.
• Self-development opportunities.

Office Location

Depending on space availability, you may have the option to choose which SCDOR office you work in (Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, or Rock Hill).