Tax Specialist (Income)

Salary: $57,361.00 - $88,600.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189170
Agency: Department of Revenue
Division: Taxpayer & Business Services
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AN19
Position Number:: 60032776
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $57,361.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $88,600.00
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
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:

• Committed to customer service and interested in helping others
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of independently prioritizing tasks
• Eager to build a career and advance at our agency
• Ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Driven for personal/professional development

What you will do:
As a Tax Specialist in our Income Tax Services area, you will ensure compliance with South Carolina and federal tax laws by analyzing and adjusting Income Tax returns in a fair, consistent, and accurate manner.
Primary job duties include:

• Reviewing and auditing tax returns and making any adjustments needed to ensure taxpayer compliance with federal and state tax laws
• Communicating with taxpayers to explain return adjustments
• Staying up to date on tax law changes and on knowledge of our internal tax systems
• Making recommendations to improve existing processes

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Either:

1. A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses (Transcripts required. Attach to application or email to ) OR
2. An associate's degree and experience in accounting, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis
3. 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

• Bachelor's degree with multiple accounting hours
• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis
• Associate's degree and three years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation/analysis
• 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 7:30a.m. -5:00p.m., Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)
• T elework schedule: This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week after one year of employment with SCDOR.
• 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
• 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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• 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)
• SCDOR Call Center
• 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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Are you currently employed by the SCDOR?

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Select your highest level of education.

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate's degree
• High school diploma or GED
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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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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How many years of experience do you have in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis?

• 4 years or more
• 2 - 3 years
• Less than 2 years
• No experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher with multiple accounting courses?

• Yes
• No

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