Bankruptcy Auditor

Bankruptcy Auditor

Salary – $64,449

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.

The Bankruptcy Auditor is responsible for reviewing OTC records and records of other state agencies, in conjunction with financial and other business records of taxpayers, to determine business and individual compliance and liabilities. Under direction, the Bankruptcy Auditor exhibits effective communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop a working knowledge of the Division's operation and assigned areas to support attorneys as needed.

• Review OTC records and records of other state agencies in determining business and individual compliance and liabilities
• Works with attorneys and other support personnel to estimate, prepare and file claims for various tax types on behalf of the OTC; updates and maintains case and claim information in OTC's integrated tax system; amends bankruptcy claims on an as-needed basis with approval of attorneys
• Becomes proficient with agency software systems and is able to research accounts when OTC receives notification of new bankruptcy cases to determine whether a taxpayer is in compliance, including outstanding balances, tax warrants filed, and/or delinquencies
• Applies, adjusts and transfers payments on taxpayer accounts to reflect bankruptcy determinations; and maintain necessary records or reports on bankruptcy cases and related claims
• Provides customer service to taxpayers or their legal representatives through electronic and telephonic communication
• Build collection accounts for equity determinations
• Communicates with other agency divisions to effectuate claims processing or otherwise as needed
• Maintains confidential legal files and hard copy or electronic records
• Assist attorneys and other staff with any other research, review and or audit documents as needed
• Prepare monthly bankruptcy status reports
• Testing as needed for integrated tax system updates and prepare requests for system modifications
• If necessary, appear as a witness to testify as to the validity of a filed claim
• Performs related work as required and assigned

Knowledge of

• Auditing methodology, techniques, and theories
• Accounting principles and their application
• Methods and techniques for conducting financial account reviews for individuals and businesses
• Applicable tax laws

Skills in

• Critical thinking, analytics and problem solving
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Active listening
• Strong computer skills

Ability to

• Review and analyze accounting records and business practices as they relate to tax filings and requirements for tax compliance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, trustees and their office staff and OTC agency staff
• Communicate effectively
• Learn and apply applicable bankruptcy laws to taxpayer accounts

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration; or…