Tax Auditor

Agency

Dept of Commerce

Division

Employment Security

Job Classification Title

Finance and Business Compliance Anlst II (NS)

Position Number

60078132

Grade

NC12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.

Recruitment range is $47,703 - $70,107

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including health insurance, as well as retirement.

Description of work:

Tax Auditors within this position perform audits on all contributory employers, all business types, all industry classifications, all employers measured in employee size and all employers from multi-state employers to multi-national employers. To include all experience rated employers that pay taxes and are legally structured as sole-proprietorships, partnerships, C-Corporations, Subchapter S-Corporations, ESOPs, Estates, Professional Associations, Non-profit entities, LLCs taxed as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and all other legal entity types.

Tax Auditors’ other duties include enforced collection of delinquent tax, investigation of underground economy and investigation of blocked claim wage protests, status liability investigations, Assistant Secretary Orders and collection of worthless checks.

Tax Auditors work independently in the field conducting interviews with employers, employees, attorneys, accountants, and other designated third parties to determine employer business operations and secure information within the audit process.

Tax Auditor will request the issuance of a Subpoena Duces Tecum from Regional Tax Manager and Tax Audit Chief for an employer to appear with relevant records not provided to NC DES during an interview, pre-audit interview and subsequent document request(s).

The Tax Auditor’s opinion of the audited employer’s compliance and solvency could be used by Regional Tax Manager and Tax Audit Chief during post investigation collection discussions.

Tax Auditor is required to audit, for the purpose of rendering an opinion on behalf of NC DES, the required financial records of employers selected for audit. Selected, Random, Management or Converted audits are assigned to Tax Auditors in addition to internal detection referrals from NC Government Data Analytic Center (GDAC) pursuant to North Carolina Senate Bill 15.

About the Division:

The Division of Employment Security is responsible for the administration of the unemployment insurance program in the state of North Carolina. This program is a federal-state partnership, funded by federal and state unemployment taxes, which employers pay on the wages of their employees. Benefits are paid to eligible workers who lose their job through no fault of their own and are able, available, and actively seeking work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).

• Working knowledge of the Employment Security law and Internal Revenue Code as applicable to entities is required.
• Considerable knowledge of Employment Security Law is required to facilitate the Tax Auditor's audits.
• Ability to maintain a working knowledge of applicable State and applicable Federal laws to independently and accurately resolve Unemployment Insurance tax issues.
• Considerable knowledge of computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook and the adaptability to other accounting/auditing software, as required. Full utilization of DES provided hardware and software, including ShareFile secure file transfer, file import/export utilization, and utilization of scanner capability. Adaptability to customized software created for an employer or specific to an industry is required
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations; interpret and audit financial records of an employer's accounts and determine compliance with applicable Employment Security Laws

Incentives of NC State Employment:

• We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:
• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the benefits link .

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education.

with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Careers with the State of NC portal.