Tax Auditor I

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Tax Auditor I to work in the Motor Fuels Section of the Examination Division. The Motor Fuels Section administers and enforces motor fuels tax laws, motor carrier laws, and some motor vehicle laws. The selected candidate may be considered for other permanent positions after completing the time-limited position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent examinations of financial records of taxpayers that are not in voluntary compliance.
• Handle audits for International Fuel Tax Association (IFTA).
• Perform examinations of unique or special audit features or anticipated accounting, tax law, or investigative problems of a more unique nature or unusual difficulty or complexity.
• Ensure compliance with motor fuels tax laws, motor carrier laws, and motor vehicle laws.
• May require a valid driver’s license due to the nature of the work.
• Some overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field with at least twelve semester hours of accounting from an appropriately accredited institution.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• A transcript must accompany the application to verify completion of the required twelve accounting hours.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
• Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and handle complex audit cases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance options.
• Standard and supplemental retirement plans.
• NCFlex program (pre-tax benefits).
• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• Fourteen vacation days per year which increase with length of service.
• Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely.
• Paid parental leave.
• Personal observance leave and community service leave.
• Longoevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service.
• 401K and 457 plans.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $50,088 - $87,654 effective July 1, 2025, based on the minimum qualifications of the position as outlined in the class specification.

Schedule

This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time, not to exceed 3 years (36 months).