Credits and Refunds Specialist

Job Posting Title

Credits and Refunds Specialist

695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

Credits & Refunds

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full time

Regular

Credits and Refunds Specialist

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 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.

Knowledge of:

• Generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Auditing theories and techniques
• Financial statements, ledgers, journals and reports
• Analytical principles
• Modern office methods and procedures, including computer technology related to accounting systems

Skills in:

• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Written & verbal communication
• Active listening
• Exceptional attention to detail

Ability to:

• Review and analyze accounting records and business practices
• Prepare audit reports and recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of

• 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.

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

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. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a…