Tax Auditor - Raleigh

Agency Dept of Revenue Division Examination Job Classification Title Revenue Tax Auditor I (NS) Position Number Grade NC13 About Us 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. Description of Work **This auditor classification requires a transcript. Please include an official or unofficial transcript in the attachments section at the bottom of this application. If the application submitted does not include a transcript, it will be marked as incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Tax Auditor.** Are you a highly skilled accounting professional with an interest in auditing? Are you looking to transition your expertise into a meaningful public service role? Join our team and make a significant impact by helping ensure taxpayers are complying with North Carolina tax laws and providing revenue to support state operations and services. The North Carolina Department of Revenue is looking for Tax Auditors to work out of the Raleigh Headquarters. These are full-time, permanent positions with a hybrid remote work schedule and State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement. The minimum starting salary is $54,137. The primary purpose of a Tax Auditor I is to examine individual income tax returns and records to ensure taxpayer compliance with the Revenue laws of North Carolina. It is the responsibility of this position to review and audit individual income tax returns to ensure they are in compliance with the statutes and to make appropriate adjustments based on the accounting records available. The Tax Auditor I maintains an audit plan, which includes simultaneously selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing provided records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review. Tax Auditors perform work in a timely fashion and effectively communicate complex and technical information to taxpayers. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Income Tax Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices Recruitment Range: $54,137 - $87,654 Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the mo st qualified pool of applicants.   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   NC Flex   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 and 457 plans     Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program  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. 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. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214. If you have   general questions   about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or  [email protected] . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at   984-275-5832 . Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that