Income Tax Audit Administrator

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.

We are looking for teammates who are:

• Experienced leaders who enjoy developing teams and guiding programs toward strategic goals
• Analytical thinkers who can evaluate complex issues, processes, and data to identify solutions and improvements
• Strong communicators who can clearly explain complex issues and work effectively with a variety of audiences
• Organized professionals who take initiative, work independently, and effectively balance multiple priorities
• Sound decision-makers who can lead with confidence, good judgment, and accountability

Responsibilities

As the Income Tax Audit Administrator, you will lead the Income Tax Audit program and the professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with South Carolina’s tax laws. You’ll provide guidance on complex tax issues, support the agency’s appeals process, and help improve audit processes and operations.

• Oversee and administer the agency’s Corporate Income Tax Audit, Discovery/Nexus, and Individual Income Tax Audit functions
• Monitor audit operations and performance, analyze data, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Analyze complex tax issues, provide guidance, and recommend solutions to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations
• Lead discussions with taxpayers, their representatives, agency staff, and other government agencies to resolve complex or controversial tax issues
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, strategic plans, performance measures, and other agency initiatives

Requirements

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

• A valid driver’s license
• Ability for statewide travel with occasional overnight stay

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• CPA or advanced degree in business, taxation, government administration, or organizational leadership
• Eight or more years of experience in accounting or auditing, four years of which must have been in a management capacity

Schedule

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