Fraud Analyst

$56,237 - $62,423/Yr

State of South Carolina

Full-time - Entry Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Fraud Analyst position at the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) involves examining Individual Income Tax returns to identify potential fraudulent activities. The role requires a strong understanding of tax laws and regulations, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with taxpayers. The position supports the overall mission of the SCDOR by ensuring the integrity of taxpayer data and contributing to the state's financial health.

Responsibilities

• Review and process returns on the fraud edit list to identify potential fraudulent returns.
• Correspond with taxpayers regarding their returns and research additional fraudulent leads.
• Make online adjustments to the system to generate fraud assessments and letters.
• Prepare referrals for the SCDOR Criminal Investigations Division, including gathering data and writing reports.
• Receive and research phone calls from taxpayers and other employees reporting tax issues.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses (transcripts required) OR a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis OR an associate's degree with three years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, or tax preparation and/or analysis.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of South Carolina tax laws and regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks independently.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid work schedules
• Self-development opportunities