Tax Auditor Motor Fuels I Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Tax Auditor Motor Fuels I State of North Carolina – Dept of Revenue Guilford County, NC Description of Work 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, as well as some motor vehicle laws. The Motor Fuels Tax Auditor examines motor fuels tax returns and records to ensure taxpayer compliance with the Revenue laws of North Carolina, as well as conducts audits for International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and International Registration Plan (IRP) purposes. Auditors will work out of one of the eleven Service Centers located across the state. The minimum starting salary is $54,137. It is the responsibility of this position to perform accurate and complete audits of financial books and records of motor fuel suppliers, distributors, and service stations registered with the Excise Tax Division to determine tax compliance with multiple tax schedules. Audits performed will involve the interpretation and application of tax laws to ensure compliance with revenue laws and motor vehicle laws by employing professional auditing and accounting principles and practices in the examination of the taxpayers’ records and tax reports. The individual selected for this position must possess excellent time management skills. They must be capable of maintaining an audit plan, which includes simultaneously selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing provided records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review. Audits may be conducted at the taxpayer’s place of business; therefore, some overnight and out-of-state travel may be required. The individual selected for this position must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license due to the travel requirements for this position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Document and maintain audit status and communications within agency databases and systems, documentation logs, and audit templates. Obtain all necessary factual documentation to support audit findings. Plan work in an efficient manner ensuring deadlines are met. Prepare concise work papers and reports that clearly explain the findings resulting from completed examinations. Reconstruct and develop accounting methods that properly reflect fuel transactions in cases where either no records or inadequate records or accounting data is available. Develop MS Excel spreadsheets and MS Word documents. Perform accurate and complete audits of financial books and records of motor fuel suppliers, distributors, service stations and trucking companies registered with the Excise Tax Division (International Fuel Tax Agreement) and the Division of Motor Vehicles (International Registration Plan) to determine tax compliance with multiple tax schedules. Perform audits that will involve the interpretation and application of tax laws to ensure compliance with revenue laws and motor vehicle laws by employing professional auditing and accounting principles and practices in the examination of the taxpayers’ records and tax reports. Confer with individuals, company officials and their representatives. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word Basic Knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax 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 Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field with at least twelve 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 twelve accounting hours. Applications received without an attached transcript will be considered incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Tax Auditor. 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.

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. 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 or HumanResources@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.