GP Reporting Specialist

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of Generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of Auditing theories and techniques
• Knowledge of Financial statements, ledgers, journals, and reports
• Knowledge of Analytical principles
• Knowledge of Modern office methods and procedures, including computer technology related to accounting systems.
• Skills in Attention to detail
• Skills in Interpersonal skills
• Skills in Written and verbal communication
• Skills in Active listening
• Skills in Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to Review and analyze accounting records and business practices
• Ability to Prepare audit reports and recommendations
• Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to Communicate effectively
• Must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.
• Must uphold the strictest standards of confidentiality as an essential part of its job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Completed a CPA certification
• Background in business taxes

Responsibilities

• 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

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