Sales Tax Examiner Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Sales Tax Examiner State of South Carolina – 2.9 Lexington County, SC Job Details Full-time $51,125 – $57,771 a year 2 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Financial auditing Customer service Mid-level High school diploma or GED Bachelor’s degree Accounting Organizational skills Associate’s degree 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Who we are: At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, hybrid work schedules, defined career paths, tuition assistance, and self-development opportunities, we are a trustworthy partner to our customers and an innovative workplace that supports work-life balance and empowers our employees to reach their highest potential. Open the door to a career at the SCDOR and discover why 93% of our employees agree that they understand how their work directly contributes to the SCDOR’s overall success—by collecting 95% of South Carolina’s general fund, our team serves with purpose and impacts the success of our community. Learn more about why you should join our team at dor.sc.gov/careers. We are looking for teammates who are: Critical thinkers Committed to customer service and interested in helping others Proficient with organizing and prioritizing Able to work independently and as part of a team Excited to thrive in a fast-paced environment Eager to build a career and advance at our agency What you will do: You will conduct reviews of tax returns for the Sales Tax Family and provide taxpayer education and assistance to encourage a clear path to voluntary compliance.

Primary job duties include:

Conducting reviews of accounts in the Sales Tax Family to verify accuracy of returns/payments and ensuring compliance with SC laws and SCDOR established procedures/policies. Providing quality customer service by effectively researching and communicating information regarding interpretation and application of various tax laws, technical/delinquent tax, or account adjustments. Obtaining and maintaining knowledge of agency tax systems and the impact for tax areas and/or taxpayers.

Minimum and Additional Requirements Either:

A high school diploma and four years of experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping OR An associate’s degree with two years of experience in accounting, auditing, or bookkeeping OR A bachelor’s degree with multiple accounting courses (Transcript required.) Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning. College transcript required for consideration, where appropriate. Transcripts may be attached to the application or emailed to Preferred Qualifications An associate’s degree or higher and experience in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, or a tax related area Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices Basic knowledge of SC tax laws and forms and on-line systems Effective written and oral communication skills with internal and external customers Customer service skills in line with SCDOR standards to provide professional and courteous service

Additional Comments EEO:

It is the policy of the SCDOR to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.

Training:

Tax Examiners will participate in a training program to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to successfully perform their job.

Hours:

Flexible hours may be available from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Career Development Plan:

This position is part of a career development plan with opportunities for growth and development. Ready to apply? Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education. You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application. Please include transcripts (if applicable) by attaching them to your application or emailing . Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted to complete an aptitude or skills assessment and personality profile (using Criteria Corp) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire). Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.