Revenue Tax Auditor

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR) 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. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

Dept. of Revenue

Examination

Revenue Tax Auditor I (NS), Grade NC13

Join our team and make a significant impact by ensuring taxpayers are complying with North Carolina tax laws and providing revenue to support state operations and services. These full‑time, permanent positions require a hybrid remote work schedule and offer state benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, and retirement. Auditors work out of one of the eleven Service Centers across the state.

The minimum starting salary is $54,137.

The primary purpose of a Tax Auditor I is to examine individual income tax returns and records to ensure taxpayer compliance with the Revenue laws of North Carolina. Responsibilities include reviewing and auditing individual income tax returns, maintaining an audit plan, selecting audit candidates, scheduling taxpayer interviews, reviewing records, and preparing and submitting audit reports for timely review. Auditors perform work in a timely fashion and effectively communicate complex and technical information to taxpayers.

• Examine individual income tax returns and records for compliance.
• Develop and maintain an audit plan, selecting candidates and scheduling interviews.
• Review provided records and prepare audit reports.
• Communicate complex technical information effectively to taxpayers.

• Basic knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and income tax.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Basic knowledge of auditing and accounting principles and practices.

$54,137 - $84,388

• 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, increasing with length of service.
• Twelve sick days per year, cumulative indefinitely.
• Paid parental leave.
• Personal observance leave and community service leave.
• Longevity lump‑sum payouts based on length of service.
• 401(k), 457, and 403(b) plans.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The 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 to religious beliefs, observances, and practices.