Tax Auditor I

Agency Dept of Revenue Division Examination Job Classification Title Revenue Tax Auditor I (NS) Position Number 60083148 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 ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING*** **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.** The North Carolina Department of Revenue is looking for a Tax Auditor in the Motor Fuels Section of the Examination Division. This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid remote work schedule and State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement. This position will work out of the Charlotte Service Center. The minimum starting salary is $50,088. 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. 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 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. Audits may be conducted at the taxpayer's place of business; therefore, some overnight and out-of-state travel may be required. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences A vehicle and a valid driver's license are required due to the travel requirements for this position Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software Recruitment Range: $50,088 - $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 m o 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   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   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.