GP Reporting Specialist

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Paid vacation & sick leave

11 holidays per year

Maternity leave

Employee discounts

Longevity bonus

Job summary

The Oklahoma Tax Commission is seeking a Gross Production Reporting Specialist to support the Business Tax Services Division. The role involves auditing, reviewing financial records, and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations while assisting taxpayers with filings and correspondence.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail. Telework may be possible, with on-site work hours Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or closely related field.
• Each year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
• CPA preferred or background in business taxes may be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist taxpayers with proper formatting and submission of their monthly production return.
• Review monthly production reports to validate exemptions, price changes, and adjustments.
• Redirect remittance and credits to correct production periods to reflect correct balances.
• Assist taxpayers with penalties and interest explanations.
• Prepare memos and taxpayer correspondence conveying procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate with taxpayers, legal representatives, and internal/external staff via email, phone, and in person.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Auditing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Posting TitleGP Reporting SpecialistAgency695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSIONSupervisory OrganizationGross ProductionJob Posting End DateRefer 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.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationJob DescriptionGross Production Reporting SpecialistSalary - $ 57,060WHY 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.JOB SUMMARYThe 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.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following: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 personCompletes 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 assignedCOMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge 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 and verbal communication· Active listening· Exceptional attention to detailAbility to· Review and analyze accounting records and business practices· Prepare audit reports and recommendations· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others· Communicate effectivelyMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation 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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreference may be given to candidates who have completed a CPA certification or have a background in business taxes.PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility 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 moderate noise level.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSTravel is not required.Oklahoma Tax Commission’s normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. This schedule may require minor flexibility based on the needs of the agency.Telework may be required based on the needs of the agency, division, and section. If applicable, 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. This includes safeguarding all tax information obtained from records, files, tax returns, and departmental investigations, whether in paper, electronic, or verbal form.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.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 EmploymentThe 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