Business Registration Specialist- Business Tax Services

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

67d • $43,000

About The Position

Business Registration Specialist- Business Tax Services Salary-$43,000.00 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 researching, reviewing, registering, and processing, gross production registrations, business registrations and sales tax exemption applications and renewals submitted electronically, by paper applications, and written requests. Specialist will be in contact with taxpayers during the registration process. The Specialist is also involved coordinating with other divisions of the Oklahoma Tax Commission for business compliance, issuance of permits and licenses as well as bonding reviews and requests for information and other business requests and research.

Requirements

• Generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Analytical principles
• Modern office methods and procedures, including computer technology related to accounting systems.
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Written & verbal communication
• Active listening
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Review and analyze accounting records and business practices
• Prepare reports and recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or closely related field
• Each year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to candidates who have completed a CPA certification or have a background in business taxes.

Responsibilities

• Researches, reviews, registers, and processes, business registration and gross production applications and renewals submitted electronically and through other means.
• Reviews for bonding requirements, as well as documentation needed from other state agencies.
• Prepares business permits, cab cards, and other appropriate taxpayer notifications for business registration submissions
• Those registered, held, or denied.
• Prepares sales tax exemption permits and appropriate taxpayer notifications for exemption registration submissions.
• 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
• Performs special investigations as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees