Compliance Auditor

Job Responsibilities

At the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR), we are funding a better state to live, work, and play. Offering excellent benefits, flexible work schedules, 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.

We are looking for teammates who are:

• Able to communicate effectively with customers and outside organizations
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks
• Able to analyze and interpret tax laws, complex accounting, and financial documentation
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Eager to build a career and advance at our agency

What you will do:

• Conducting complex compliance audits
• Verifying compliance by reviewing applicable laws, regulations, referendums, policies and procedures, and internal controls
• Performing engagement planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Preparing audit reports and discussing findings with stakeholders
• Reviewing the adequacy of corrective actions taken or planned to address findings.
• Conducting research and developing audit programs and testing to determine whether audit goals and objectives are achieved
• Participating in implementing and assisting in the formation of audit policies, programs, and procedures as they relate to the assigned areas of responsibilities

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance or tax preparation or analysis

Academic degrees must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
• A master's degree in accounting or business administration.
• One of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP).

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., Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• Telework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.

Benefits

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.