Full Scope Auditor

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Services Division is responsible for the review, analyzation, and conduct of full scope audits of businesses and/or individuals, to determine compliance or non-compliance with Oklahoma and Federal tax laws and regulations. The Audit Services Division uses generally accepted auditing/accounting principles to review financial documents, tax forms, business records and other relevant documents. Auditors in the Audit Services Division are expected to conduct research and analysis and can apply tax law using Internal Revenue code and Oklahoma’s rules and statutes for taxation as well as the agency’s procedures. Auditors prepare audit reports to provide documented recommendations concerning changes in policies or operating procedures and strictly adhere to both state and federal laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality of all tax information obtained from records, files, tax returns, and departmental investigations. The Auditor position supports the Audit Services Division by conducting fair and ethical single issue and limited scope audits of various tax returns. The primary function of the position is to execute audits efficiently ensuring adherence to the Internal Revenue Code and Oklahoma Tax Statutes and Rules while maintaining a high level of accuracy in calculations and procedures.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or public administration; or a related field AND four (4) years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, finance, or similar field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that equal a bachelor’s degree or the required amount of professional experience
• Knowledge of Auditing methodology, techniques, and theories
• Generally accepted auditing rules and procedures
• Bookkeeping practices and standards
• Financial statements, ledgers, journals and reports
• Federal and state income tax forms
• Modern computer technology related to accounting systems
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Excellent Customer Service
• Interpersonal communication and relationship management
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Using different technology programs and applications
• Ability to Review and analyze accounting records and business practices
• Prepare audit reviews, reports and recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively written or verbally
• Work independently with expected instruction/supervision
• Completing or participating in various types of single scope audits and completing required reports and to comprehend and carry out auditing procedures
• Perform a limited range of audit functions
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds, to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach.
• Full Scope Business Auditors may be required to travel as business needs arise.
• Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License is also required.
• Applicant must be willing and able to work BOTH on-site and telework at an off-site location, generally in the applicant’s home.
• Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.
• This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is required to uphold the strictest standards of confidentiality as an essential part of its job responsibilities.
• Safeguarding all tax information obtained from records, files, tax returns, and departmental investigations, whether in paper, electronic, or verbal form.

Nice To Haves

• Completed a CPA or CIA certification
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite applications
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, finance, or similar field

Responsibilities

• Compile and submit audit review packets.
• Review Internal Revenue and Oklahoma tax statutes.
• Provide written and verbal communication and customer service to taxpayers.
• Create, print, review and distribute audit correspondence items.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Ensure taxpayer compliance with Corporate Income tax statutes and rules by reviewing and auditing corporate, small business, partnership, tax-exempt entity, and fiduciary tax returns submitted to the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
• Responsible for reviewing business and individual returns to identify areas of non-compliance and filing irregularities.
• Analyze and audit business financial records, including the corporate, small business, tax-exempt entity or fiduciary tax return, federal income tax returns and adjustments, business tax returns and adjustments, and internal and external income reports.
• Ensure taxpayer compliance with Sales Tax statutes and rules by reviewing and auditing all potential areas of non-compliance of businesses, which can include but is not limited to sales tax, withholding tax, vendor use tax, consumer use tax, franchise tax, mixed beverage tax, waste tire tax and lodging tax.
• Ensure compliance by reviewing the business tax returns, invoices, sales records, and other financial documents.
• Analyze and audit bookkeeping records, general ledger and financial records, including various Oklahoma tax returns, federal business returns and individual income tax returns, exemption files and internal data.

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