Tax Services Accountant Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Tax Services Accountant 
Salary $50,633.00 – $88,607.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05024 60082525 Department Dept of Revenue Division Financial Services Opening Date 04/17/2025 Closing Date 5/1/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Accountant II Position Number 60082525 Salary Grade

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Description of Work The North Carolina Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Tax Services Accountant in our Financial Services Division (Division). The Division’s primary purpose is to support the Department of Revenue’s mission of funding public services benefiting the people of North Carolina, through the administration of tax laws and collection of taxes due in an impartial, consistent, secure, and efficient manner. The Department of Revenue (Department) collects billions of dollars annually from taxpayers. The Division, in addition to managing the operating budget for the Department, is responsible for ensuring that the collection of taxes, net of refunds, distributions, and transfers, are reported accurately and timely, and that billions of tax distributions to local governments are processed timely and accurately. The Division consists of Administration, Tax Services Unit, Budget Services Unit, Distribution Unit, and Debt Setoff Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Tax Services manager to lead and direct the Tax Services team in its daily operations and to perform the following: Ensure all tax and fee receipts, refunds, and statutory transfers to other state agencies are accounted for and reported timely and accurately
Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual tax distributions to local governments. Billions of dollars are distributed to local governments annually
Perform annual internal control risk assessments
Prepare and submit to the Office of the State Controller (OSC) quarterly and annual accounts receivable reports of taxes
Assist with the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR)
Serve as a subject matter expert when system changes are required that have financial reporting impacts

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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices
  Intermediate knowledge of governmental accounting methods, procedures, and financial practices
  Ability to direct the work of lower-level accountants and support personnel
  Ability to interpret and apply complex Federal and State fiscal regulations
  Ability to use accounting judgment and theory to a wide variety of situations that are not covered by regulations or precedent
  Ability to develop complex accounting worksheets and reports
  Ability to present results of analysis to program administrators and negotiate changes and/or implementations
  Ability to communicate effectively 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. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and two years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting, financial statements and reports; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information 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. If you are having technical issues logging into your account or applying for a position, please review the Get Help/FAQ’s information on the website. If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. 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. Employer
State of North Carolina
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http://www.dor.state.nc.us/
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