Revenue Field Auditor

Pay Grade: GN13

Starting salary is $59,740 (some exceptions may apply based on OSHR salary guidelines)

About the position:
The North Carolina Department of Revenue continuously recruits for Field Auditors and will accept online applications regardless of whether or not there is a current vacancy. A transcript (either official or unofficial) MUST accompany the application to verify completion of the required eighteen (18) accounting hours. Applications received without an attached transcript will be considered incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Field Auditor. DOR has locations across the state that can be found on our website: www.dornc.com. Field Auditor vacancies may be available at any location.

The primary purpose of the Revenue Field Auditor I position is the examination of the financial activities of businesses to determine tax compliance for multiple tax schedules.
Job responsibilities involved in the examination process include but are not limited to:

• Interpret and apply tax laws, accounting procedures, and direct and indirect audit methods
• Interpret and apply investigative problems of substantial variety and complexity
• Conduct field audits primarily at the taxpayer's location, inside or outside of North Carolina, or the taxpayer's representative's business location

This position involves limited overnight travel.

Field Auditor positions are entry level, new grads are encouraged to apply! Selected candidates will be immersed in a two (2) year training progression!

About the Department:
At the North Carolina Department of Revenue our mission is to fund public services benefiting the people of North Carolina, we administer the tax laws and collect taxes due in an impartial, consistent, secure, and efficient manner. Together we are a SMART organization because we: Safeguard customer information; Maintain a knowledgeable workforce; Achieve a high level of understanding and compliance; Respond with accurate information through innovative services; and Treat our customers fairly. Through modernization efforts in technology we believe we've set a high standard that other agencies will admire. As an employer, we offer excellent benefits, stable work environment, competitive salaries, defined career paths, and training programs that will enable you to be successful.

As of June 1, 2022, the new salary/pay grade will be NC13 and new salary range will be $45,675.00 - $79,932.00.
• Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and North Carolina Revenue Laws across multiple NC tax schedules
• Intermediate skills using Excel, Word, Access and other Microsoft Office applications
• Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices
• Ability to communicate comprehensive information on matters of a complex nature in a concise manner
• Effective analytical skills that would be helpful with investigation of complex tax compliance issues
• Ability to discuss and resolve technical and controversial tax matters
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers and employees
• Possession of a vehicle and a valid driver's license due to the travel requirements for this position
Management Preference:Related fields considered are as follows: Accounting , Administrative Science, BusinessAdministration, Business Law, Business Management, Business Operations, Economics, Finance, Financial Management, Public Administration, Public Sector & Government Administration Management, Tax , Tax Law and Trust & Wealth Management.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions to be considered
relevant to qualify. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. At the time of offer, selected candidates who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories will be expected to provide adequate documentation for DOR to validate their academic degrees as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

A transcript (either official or unofficial) MUST accompany the application to verify completion of the required eighteen (18) accounting hours. Applications received without an attached transcript will be considered incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Tax or Field Auditor.
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.

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.

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. Applicants are required to document all of the relevant duties and responsibilities of any past employment including the knowledge, skills and abilities attained from that employment or supplemental training. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for screening or qualifying credit towards salary determination. 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 your application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

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

For current State employees, please note that as of June 1, 2022, promotional priority and RIF priority will be based on the new salary/pay grade.

This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance for all selected candidates. "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.

If selected for an interview, you may have the option to interview via telephone and/or other method as technology allows.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

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NC Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
(919) 814-1200

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