GP Reporting Specialist

GP Reporting Specialist

Salary - $ 57,060

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE!

TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service. Check out our About Us page to learn why we are passionate about tax compliance and believe it is the career for you!

There are perks to working for the OTC. We know that benefits matter, and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• A Longevity Bonus for years of service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Specialist supports the Business Tax Services Division by performing various routine audits, reviews, or investigations. This may include independent responsibility for conducting audits of various functions or activities or serving as a member of an audit team in completing more complex audits or special investigations.

The Specialist is involved in conducting professional operational reviews, audits, or special investigations to determine compliance with laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting procedures, financial accountability standards or other requirements. This includes scheduling, planning, and conducting required audits, reviewing required accounting records or other business documents, evaluating financial controls, identifying deficiencies, advising on compliance with established requirements or standards, and preparing audit reports and supporting documents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Assist taxpayers with proper formatting and submission of their monthly production return.
• Review monthly production reports to validate variable exemptions, price changes, and prior period adjustments made by the taxpayer.
• Redirect monthly remittance and credits to the appropriate gross production periods to ensure the taxpayer's account reflects the correct balance.
• Assist taxpayers with understanding penalties and interest associated with their filings.
• Prepares memos and taxpayer correspondence in a manner sufficient to convey procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Assists taxpayers, legal representatives, internal and external personnel in a professional manner by email, telephone, and in person
• Completes assigned work items in order to meet section production and accuracy standards.
• Resolves complex and non-complex business tax issues.
• Uses proper resources to find solutions and responds in a timely manner.
• Reviews financial records and other business records; identifies deficiencies; provides advice on requirements for compliance with existing laws, policies, and standards.
• Prepares audit reports; makes recommendations concerning changes in policies or operating procedures.
• Performs special investigations as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned

COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

· Generally accepted accounting principles and practices

· Auditing theories and techniques

· Financial statements, ledgers, journals, and reports

· Analytical principles

· Modern office methods and procedures, including computer technology related to accounting systems.

Skills in

· Attention to detail

· Interpersonal skills

· Written and verbal communication

· Active listening

· Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to

· Review and analyze accounting records and business practices

· Prepare audit reports and recommendations

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

· Communicate effectively

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS…