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Salary: $136,502.00 - $175,400.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191904
Agency: Department of Revenue
Division: Audit, Licensing & Enforcement
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AN27
Position Number:: 60034222
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN13
Hiring Range - Min.: $136,502.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $175,400.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: 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.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
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, training plans, 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 see how their work contributes to the SCDOR's success-by collecting 95% 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:

• Experienced leaders who enjoy developing teams and guiding programs toward strategic goals
• Analytical thinkers who can evaluate complex issues, processes, and data to identify solutions and improvements
• Strong communicators who can clearly explain complex issues and work effectively with a variety of audiences
• Organized professionals who take initiative, work independently, and effectively balance multiple priorities
• Sound decision-makers who can lead with confidence, good judgment, and accountability

What you will do:
As the Income Tax Audit Administrator, you will lead the Income Tax Audit program and the professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with South Carolina's tax laws. You'll provide guidance on complex tax issues, support the agency's appeals process, and help improve audit processes and operations.
Primary job duties include:

• Overseeing and administrating the agency's Corporate Income Tax Audit, Discovery/Nexus, and Individual Income Tax Audit functions
• Monitoring audit operations and performance, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Analyzing complex tax issues, providing guidance and recommending solutions to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations
• Leading discussions with taxpayers, their representatives, agency staff, and other government agencies to resolve complex or controversial tax issues
• Assisting with the development and implementation of policies, procedures, strategic plans, performance measures, and other agency initiatives

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, or insurance and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis (transcripts required).
Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Additional Requirements:

• A valid driver's license
• Ability for statewide travel with occasional overnight stay

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or advanced degree in business, taxation, government administration, or organizational leadership
• Eight or more years of experience in accounting or auditing, four years of which must have been in a management capacity

Additional Comments

• EEO: The SCDOR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation
• Hours: Flexible hours may be available from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR

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 work samples, transcripts, etc. (if applicable) by attaching them to your application or emailing
• 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) and may be contacted to complete a one-way virtual interview (using Spark Hire)
• Candidates selected for hire are required to comply with all SCDOR tax requirements and are subject to a National Criminal Background Check, which includes fingerprinting

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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How did you hear about the SCDOR as a potential employer? Select all that apply.

• LinkedIn
• Other social media
• South Carolina Careers: careers.sc.gov
• Other on-line job board
• College/university career fair or website
• ReveNews (SCDOR's email newsletter)
• Email from SCDOR Recruitment Team
• Current or former SCDOR employee
• Other (please specify below)

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If applicable, what other source did you use to hear about us as a potential employer?
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I understand that a college transcript is required to be considered for this position (if applicable). Attach to application or email to employment@dor.sc.gov.

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Are you currently employed by the SCDOR?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, finance, or insurance?

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Do you have professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation or analysis?

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How many years of experience do you have in accounting or auditing?

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• 2 - 4 years
• Less than 2 years
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How many years of management experience do you have in and accounting or auditing area?

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Do you have a CPA or advanced degree in business, taxation, government administration, or organizational leadership?

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Describe your experience interpreting and applying complex federal and state income tax laws. Include your experience with individual income tax, corporate income tax, pass-through entities, federal tax returns, multistate taxation, and nexus, as applicable.
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Describe a complex federal or state income tax issue you personally analyzed or were responsible for resolving. Explain the issue, the applicable law or authority, your analysis, your conclusion, or recommendation.
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Describe a significant operational or strategic change you identified and led rather than one that was assigned to you. What caused you to recognize the need for change, how did you develop your strategy, and what measurable results were achieved?
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Describe your experience leading a complex professional or technical organization through subordinate managers or supervisors. Explain how you established expectations, monitored organizational performance, developed your leadership team, and held managers accountable.
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