Tax Specialist (Corporate)

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 96% 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 Corporate 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 Corporate 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. 

Either: 

1. A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses (Transcripts required.  Attach to application or email to employment@dor.sc.gov.) OR
2. A bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis.   OR
3. An associate’s degree and three years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis.  OR 

1. Relevant experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with an approved equivalence by the Division of State Human Resources (DSHR)

 Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.  

• Twelve semester hours in accounting, audit, or other business-related subjects
• Basic knowledge of SC tax laws and forms and on-line computer systems 

• 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 Specialists 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 employment@dor.sc.gov.  
• 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) or a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire).
• Candidate selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting.  

Salary : $53,000 - $58,830