Motor Fuel Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Tax Commission is seeking a Motor Fuel Specialist to join the Motor Fuel team in a full-time, regular role. The incumbent will audit taxpayer motor fuel reports and related records to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities include planning audits, preparing detailed schedules, and assisting in the development of procedures and policies. Strong GAAP knowledge, auditing skills, and clear communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with audits or reviews of financial records.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and auditing procedures.
• Ability to prepare audit reports and supporting documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and conducts audits of taxpayer motor fuel reports and financial records to ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Produces detail schedules of audit findings and documents supporting audit issues.
• Assists management in developing motor fuel forms, procedures, and audit policies.
• Prepares audit reports and memoranda and conveys procedures, laws, and regulations to taxpayers and staff.
• Performs special investigations as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Auditing theory

Analytical skills

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Posting Title

Motor Fuel Specialist

Agency

695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Motor Fuel

Job Posting End Date

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/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary - $57,720

Job Description

WHY 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 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, schedules and conducts audits and reviews of taxpayer motor fuel reports, financial records and other business records to determine compliance with laws and regulations for tax liabilities and refunds
• Produces detail schedules of audit findings and provide copies of documents supporting the audit issues
• Audits and reviews other motor fuel information received from various states concerning imports of fuel into Oklahoma
• Assists management in the development/revisions of motor fuel forms, procedures, training programs, rules and audit policies
• Provides monthly production reports of completed and pending audits, as well as, all tasks to be accounted for on the monthly stats information
• 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
• Plans, schedules and conducts audits of businesses, agencies, schools, corporations, or others to determine compliance with laws and regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, financial accountability standards or other requirements
• 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
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge ofGenerally 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 recommendatio