Revenue Field Auditor I - Elizabeth City

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration and is seeking a Revenue Field Auditor I. This role involves conducting independent examinations of taxpayers' financial records to ensure compliance with state tax laws and preparing audit reports for review. Responsibilities Conduct independent examinations of financial records of taxpayers that have unique or special audit features or anticipated accounting, tax law, or investigative problems Review and audit all tax schedules administered by the Department to ensure they are in compliance with the statutes and to make appropriate adjustments based on the accounting records available Maintain an audit plan, which includes simultaneously selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing provided records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review Utilize resourcefulness and good judgement to select taxpayers that appear not to be in compliance with state tax laws and select taxpayers for audit where adjustments generate additional tax revenues Complete work independently with minimum oversight from management Regular travel to taxpayer locations within an assigned territory and limited overnight travel Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver's license is required Skills Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field with at least eighteen semester hours of accounting from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and State Tax Laws across multiple schedules Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices Effective analytical skills that would be helpful with investigation of complex tax compliance issues Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver's license This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance Benefits Health insurance Paid vacation Paid sick time Paid holidays Retirement 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 Company Overview The North Carolina Department of Revenue is a national model for revenue agencies. It was founded in 1921, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is