Revenue Field Auditor I/Charlotte, NC

Are you a highly skilled accounting professional with an interest in auditing? Are you looking to transition your expertise into a meaningful public service role? Join our team and make a significant impact by helping ensure taxpayers are complying with North Carolina tax laws and providing revenue to support state operations and services.  

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is looking for Field Auditors to work out of the Charlotte Service Center. These are full-time, permanent positions with a hybrid remote work schedule and State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement. The minimum starting salary is $62,130.

The primary purpose of a Revenue Field Auditor I is to conduct independent examinations of financial records of taxpayers that have unique or special audit features or anticipated accounting, tax law, or investigative problems. It is the responsibility of this position to review and audit all tax schedules administered by the Department to ensure they are in compliance with the statutes and to make appropriate adjustments based on the accounting records available.

The Revenue Field Auditor I maintains an audit plan, which includes simultaneously selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing provided records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review. The Revenue Field Auditor I utilizes resourcefulness and good judgement to select taxpayers that appear not to be in compliance with state tax laws and select taxpayers for audit where adjustments generate additional tax revenues. This work is completed independently with minimum oversight from management. This position involves regular travel to taxpayer locations within an assigned territory and limited overnight travel. Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver's license is required.

• Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and State Tax Laws across multiple schedules

• Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software

• Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices

• Effective analytical skills that would be helpful with investigation of complex tax compliance issues

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCE:

• Intermediate proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field with at least eighteen semester hours of accounting from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Related fields considered are as follows: Accounting, Administrative Science, Business Administration, Business Law, Business Management, Business Operations, Economics, Finance, Financial Management, Public Administration, Public Sector & Government Administration Management, Tax, Tax Law and Trust & Wealth Management.

A transcript (either official or unofficial) must accompany the application to verify completion of the required eighteen accounting hours. Applications received without an attached transcript will be considered incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Field Auditor.

The Department of Revenue (DOR) seeks to fill positions with the most qualified individuals in its effort to provide taxpayers with the most efficient and effective services possible. DOR selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

Some highlights include:

• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service

• Twelve paid holidays per year

• Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year

• Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely

• Paid Parental Leave

• Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave

• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service 

• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. "Tax compliance" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.

To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

NC DOR welcomes attached resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. 

Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.

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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or HumanResources@ncdor.gov.  Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-500-6083.