Business Registration Specialist- Business Tax Services

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

23d • $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. Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to providing professional and technical services and assistance to taxpayers, and resolving questions and problems concerning state tax laws or agency policies and procedures to ensure that tax laws, rules, and procedures are interpreted consistently and that taxpayers are in compliance. They will analyze information presented to determine the nature of a problem, provide assistance in interpreting and applying tax laws, policies, and procedures, advise customers on matters related to the agency’s business operations, and provide other assistance as needed. They will also perform audits and adjustments to verify complete tax returns/documents and liabilities, examine and process legal documents related to various forms of business entities and activities, prepare correspondence, reports, and other material, and maintain various records and filing systems, including computer records, as required. Level Descriptor This is the specialist level where employees are assigned responsibilities involving a full range of activities and all functional areas of the agency. They will provide oversight for various detailed activities, provide training and assistance to other employees as needed, conduct research on highly complex problems or situations, and coordinate with other divisions and agencies as required. They also make recommendations on changes in work procedures. Employees at this level may act as either team leader or lead worker and as a taxpayer advocate when required. All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check, reference check and federal and state tax compliance check. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub . If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact

Requirements

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, public administration or a closely related field and two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax revenue, customer service, auditing, or closely related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax revenue, customer service, auditing, or closely related work for each year of the required education.
• Knowledge of basic accounting methods and principles; of office practices and procedures; of business arithmetic; of various tax laws and policies; of forms and methods used to report taxes; of interview techniques; of general and local business practices related to tax liabilities; of tax analysis; of various accounting methods used in recording revenues and expenses, such as depreciation and amortization; of various input and adjustment procedures used in the computer processing system; and of training principles and techniques.
• Ability is required to read, interpret, and apply various laws, rules and regulations concerning various types of taxes; to use computers in reviewing, analyzing, and calculating tax liabilities; to determine tax liabilities for various types of taxpayers; to understand various types of business records and documents; to exercise independent judgment and provide prompt service; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and with difficult or irate customers.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to taxpayers by preparing and filing state income and business tax forms; reviews, audits, and edits forms to verify computations and status; resolves refund inquiries and responds to taxpayer inquiries on a full range of tax-related bills and notices; initiates appropriate account actions such as adjustments, transfers, and payment tracers; determines reporting requirements based on business type, activity, and related laws; explains the provisions of various tax laws.
• Determines cause of taxpayer’s delinquent status, using tax laws and rules as source materials, and recommends steps needed by the taxpayer to bring them into compliance with the tax law; determines taxpayer responsibility to file delinquent returns and takes necessary action to close delinquent inquiries.
• Reviews and processes business documents, which may include those for sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and others, for correctness and conformity to state laws and rules; computes appropriate fees and identifies and communicates document deficiencies.
• Reviews and analyzes requests for information and clarification of laws, policies, and procedures; conducts interviews in person or over the phone to clarify issues concerning filing requirements, due dates, registration procedures, and similar matters; completes research of laws and rules as needed to respond to specific inquiries.
• Coordinates with other divisions, sections, or agencies as needed to clarify policies and procedures, determine status of individual accounts, issue clearances, and resolve problems; routes requests for materials, publications, or information to appropriate units for processing.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees