Tax Specialist (Corporate Tax)

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
• 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 complex examinations of Corporate, Fiduciary, and Partnership tax returns.
• You will proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, educate taxpayers, and provide exceptional customer service contributing to taxpayer compliance.

Primary Job Duties

• Include
• Reviewing C and S Corporations, Electric Co-Operatives, Public Utility, Bank, Savings & Loan, Partnership, Eleemosynary, and Fiduciary tax returns for accuracy and compliance with SC laws
• Examining refund claims, carry-forwards, extensions, return amendments, and tax or license fee computations
• Providing professional customer service to taxpayers and other departments via phone, email, and written correspondence
• Analyzing accounts, annotating updates, and resolving balance due or payment discrepancies
• Conducting withholding verification and tax credit reviews Either
• Minimum and Additional

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses (Transcripts required.
• Attach to application or email to employment@dor.sc.gov.) ORAn associate’s degree and experience in accounting, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Twelve semester hours in accounting, audit, or other business-related subjects
• Basic knowledge of SC tax laws and forms and on-line computer systems Additional Comments
• 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 an onboarding 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. – 5:30p.m., Monday
• Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• Career development: This position is part of an SCDOR Training Plan, which provides learning opportunities that support career growth.
• 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) 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.01How did you hear about the SCDOR as a potential employer? Select all that apply.

• LinkedInOther social media
• South Carolina Careers: careers.sc.gov
• Other on-line job board
• College/university career fair or website
• Reve
• News (SCDOR's email newsletter)
• SCDOR Call Center
• Current or former SCDOR employee
• Other (please specify below)02If applicable, what other source did you use to hear about us as a potential employer?03Please type in your full legal name (First, Middle, Last) as it appears on your Social Security Card.04Please type your preferred name (nickname) to be used on your work accounts and employee ID.05Are you currently employed by the SCDOR?Yes
• No06Select your highest level of education.

Bachelor's degree or higherAssociate's degreeHigh school diploma or GEDNone of the above07I 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.

• Yes
• No08How many years of experience do you have in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis?4 years or more2 - 3 years
• Less than 2 years
• No experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis09Do you have a bachelor’s degree with multiple accounting courses?

YesNo Required Question