Motor Fuel Specialist

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Motor Fuel Specialist supports the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s Business Tax Services Division by performing routine audits, reviews, and investigations. The position may independently conduct audits or serve on a team performing more complex audits or special investigations. Work focuses on determining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting practices, financial accountability standards, and other requirements. This includes planning and scheduling audits, reviewing accounting and business records, evaluating financial controls, identifying deficiencies, advising on compliance, and preparing audit reports and supporting documentation.

The role includes auditing taxpayer motor fuel reports and records, reviewing information about fuel imports into Oklahoma, resolving business tax issues, assisting with motor fuel forms and procedures, and communicating with taxpayers and other personnel. The position has access to Federal Tax Information and must maintain strict confidentiality. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level. Travel is not required. Telework may be required based on agency needs, and the position’s work schedule may require minor flexibility.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field; each year of relevant experience may substitute 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.
• Attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills and active listening.
• 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 and communicate effectively.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and operate office equipment.
• Ability to see and read computer screens and printed material, hear and understand speech, and communicate clearly, with or without aids.
• Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds, bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk, and reach.
• Willingness and ability to work both on-site and remotely if telework is required; must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone or smartphone during scheduled working hours.
• Must uphold strict confidentiality in handling Federal Tax Information.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check, reference check, and federal and state tax compliance check.

Nice To Haves

• Completed CPA certification.
• Background in business taxes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and conduct audits and reviews of taxpayer motor fuel reports, financial records, and other business records to determine compliance with laws and regulations concerning tax liabilities and refunds.
• Produce detailed schedules of audit findings and provide copies of documents supporting audit issues.
• Audit and review motor fuel information received from other states concerning fuel imports into Oklahoma.
• Assist management in developing or revising motor fuel forms, procedures, training programs, rules, and audit policies.
• Provide monthly reports of completed and pending audits and account for assigned tasks in monthly statistics.
• Complete assigned work to meet section production and accuracy standards.
• Resolve complex and non-complex business tax issues using appropriate resources and respond in a timely manner.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct audits of businesses, agencies, schools, corporations, and others to determine compliance with applicable requirements.
• Review financial and business records, identify deficiencies, and advise on compliance with laws, policies, and standards.
• Prepare audit reports and recommend changes to policies or operating procedures.
• Perform assigned special investigations.
• Prepare memos and taxpayer correspondence that clearly convey procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Assist taxpayers, legal representatives, and internal and external personnel professionally by email, telephone, and in person.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• Choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and/or dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• Longevity bonus for years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time