Tax Auditor (Mecklenburg County)

Description of Work

Salary Grade: NC12 - Recruitment Range:  $44,588 - $68,065  

*This is a REPOST. Previous applicants DO NOT need to REAPPLY to be considered. *

** INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION. **

Depending on business need and job suitability, this position may be a 

candidate for Telework, subject to management approval.

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly when the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification. 
 
Department Mission:
Under the Department of Commerce, the mission of the Division of Employment Security is to administer the unemployment insurance system for the state of North Carolina by delivering efficient, effective and quality service.

Description of Work:
This position performs professional and comprehensive audits of employer tax-related records to ensure compliance with Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Law. Duties involve performing field investigative assignments to determine employer liability and reporting requirements. Collect delinquent taxes; explain to employer community provisions of Employment Security Law. Compile, monitor, and audit various financial and payroll records for accuracy, integrity, and conformance to laws and rules to draw conclusions and prepare audit findings. Present recommendations supported by facts. Recognize problems and identify findings/audits that have established precedents. Convey concise and comprehensive information in oral and written format. Conform to standards and to provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions. Knowledge and ability to use applicable technology to meet work needs. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and may work overtime occasionally to meet business need. This position is physically located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mecklenburg County.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Demonstrated work experience in conducting audits.
• Demonstrated work experience in compiling financial reports.
• Demonstrated work experience in investigative research.
• Demonstrated work experience in communication skills in oral and written format.
• Demonstrated work experience in applying laws, rules, and procedures.

Applicant must meet both the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies requirements to be considered Qualified for the position.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 for details.   
 

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.