Interstate Field Tax Auditor – Remote

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Description of Work
This job is fully remote.

The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) currently has an opening for an Interstate Field Auditor II position. This position will be located within 50 miles from the center city of Baltimore, Maryland; Houston, Texas; or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NCDOR does not provide relocation compensation.

This position may be eligible for a geographic cost-of-living supplement* with the exact rate/percentage dependent on the assigned duty station as this posting indicates several possible duty stations.

The primary purpose of this position 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. The audits are complex and include Fortune 500 companies in the incumbent's designated geographical area. It is the responsibility of the Field Auditor II to review and audit, in an accurate and thorough manner, 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 responsibilities and duties of this position can be categorized into three major areas: auditing, selection and planning and organization.

The individuals selected for these positions possesses comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and auditing techniques and has the ability to apply these techniques to audits of large Fortune 500 Corporations. The Examination Division focuses on computer assisted/statistical sample auditing to conduct its sales and use tax audits.

Areas of responsibility include:
Perform complex and specialized audits
Justify and defend audit findings
Communicate comprehensive information on matters of complex nature in a concise manner
Write comprehensive reports of examinations that serve as the basis for changes and proposed adjustments in cases of considerable importance and complexity
Investigate beyond what is reported on a tax return, and detects situations where the potential exists for taxes to be understated or expenses/deduction to be overstated
Accumulate all pertinent facts and documentation
Exercise adequate judgment to know when to end an examination
Utilize a variety of accounting systems, including computerized systems, including those peculiar to certain businesses and industries in order to make complex tax determinations.

Some overnight travel is required throughout the year.

A geographic cost-of-living supplement ("supplement") is a supplemental wage in addition to, and separate and apart from, base pay where there exists increased costs essential to living in and being assigned to an out-of-state duty station for the convenience of, and by assignment of, the agency. Supplements are based on the cost of living in particular geographic areas, may fluctuate, are subject to change, and are not employee entitlements. Applicable rates/percentages for supplements are established by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) based on market data and are calculated as a percentage of the position's annual base pay and added to the position's monthly pay.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Demonstrated experience performing independent examination and analysis of sales and use tax and/or complex corporate returns, records, financial statements, and systems for accuracy, completeness and conformance to statutes and rules.
Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal tax issues, auditing and accounting theories and principles.
Experience performing complex, specialized audits.
Experience justifying and defending audit findings.
Demonstrated extensive technical expertise in working with large complex (Fortune 500) taxpayers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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. oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field with at least eighteen semester hours of accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience as a Field Auditor I or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information
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:
12 paid holidays per year
14 vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
12 sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service
401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Eligibility for Academic Assistance

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.
The Department of Revenue seeks to fill positions with the most qualified individuals in its effort to provide taxpayers with the most efficient and effective services possible.

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 orHumanResources@ncdor.gov. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-605-6074.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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