Field Auditor jobs in Durham, NC

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Effectively and efficiently research, identify, and select quality and diverse audit candidates, in a variety of industries, business types, organizational structures, and tax schedules
• Document and maintain audit status and communications within agency databases and systems, documentation logs, and audit templates
• Obtain all necessary factual documentation to support audit findings
• Plan work in an efficient manner ensuring deadlines are met
• Prepare concise work papers and reports that clearly explain the findings resulting from completed examinations
• Reconstruct and develop accounting methods that properly reflect income/sales and expenses in cases where either no records or inadequate records or accounting data is available
• Develop MS Excel spreadsheets, MS Word documents, and maintain MS Access documents.

***A transcript (either official or unofficial) must accompany the application to verify completion of the required eighteen accounting hours. Applications received without an attached transcript will be considered incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Field Auditor.***  

• Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and State Tax Laws across multiple schedules
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work efficiently with Microsoft Access Databases 
• Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices 
• Ability to communicate comprehensive information on matters of a complex nature in a concise manner
• Effective analytical skills that would be helpful with investigation of complex tax compliance issues 
• Ability to discuss and resolve technical and controversial tax matters 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers and employees

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCE:

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.  See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

The Department of Revenue (DOR) seeks to fill positions with the most qualified individuals in its effort to provide taxpayers with the most efficient and effective services possible.  DOR selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
   
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.   
   
If selected for an interview, you may have the option to interview via telephone and/or other method as technology allows.  
   
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. NC DOR welcomes attached resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.  
   
Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.