Field Auditor I - Wilmington

AgencyDept of RevenueDivisionExaminationJob Classification TitleRevenue Field Auditor I (NS)Position Number60082011GradeNC17

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement.

Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

Description of WorkPLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING**This is an anticipated vacancy****This auditor classification requires a transcript. Please include an official or unofficial transcript in the attachments section at the bottom of this application.

If the application submitted does not include a transcript, it will be marked as incomplete, unless you are a current DOR Field Auditor.**The North Carolina Department of Revenue is looking for a Revenue Field Auditor to work out of the Wilmington Service Center.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a hybrid remote work schedule and State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement. The minimum starting salary is $62,130.

The primary purpose of a Revenue Field Auditor I is to conduct independent examinations of financial records of taxpayers that have unique or special audit features or anticipated accounting, tax law, or investigative problems.

It is the responsibility of this position to 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.

The Revenue Field Auditor I maintains an audit plan, which includes simultaneously selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing provided records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review.

The Revenue Field Auditor I utilizes 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. This work is completed independently with minimum oversight from management.

This position involves 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.

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
• 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
• Recruitment Range: $62,130 - $106,544Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.
• The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the m o st qualified pool of applicants.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program ( numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

Some highlights include:

• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service
• 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 service401K and 457 plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services.
• We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement.
• Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness.
• DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

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.

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.

Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or HumanResources@ncdor.gov . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 984-275-5832 .

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the

Education and Experience

Equivalency Guide for details.

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.

Related fields considered are as follows: Administrative Science, Business Law, Business Management, Business Operations, Finance, Financial Management, Public Administration, Public Sector & Government Administration Management, Tax, Tax Law and Trust & Wealth Management.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.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an

Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

LeAnn Katherine BiscoglioRecruiter Email:LEANN.BISCOGLIO@NCDOR.GOV#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

• Accounting, Administrative Management, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Administration, Business Law, Business Operations, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Driver's License, Economics, Employee Benefits, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Management, Government, Health Insurance, Program Planning, Public Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Plan, Retirement Planning, Revenue Growth, Service Delivery, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, State Tax, Tax Accounting, Tax Regulations, Time Management, Trust Law, Wealth Management, Willing to Travel, Word Processing

About the Company

State of North Carolina