Gross Production Claims and Refunds Specialist

Job Posting Title Gross Production Claims and Refunds Specialist Agency 695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION Supervisory Organization Gross Production 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. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Salary - $57,720 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 vendors. 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 Analyze taxpayer-provided data against gross production records to determine lease eligibility for economically-at-risk status. Review taxpayer-submitted data in accordance with statutes and regulations to assess the eligibility of claimed costs for the marketing cost deduction on natural gas production. Evaluate leases certified by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for secondary, tertiary, and recycled water incentives to validate refund claims and establish credits to be issued. Prepare memos and taxpayer correspondence that clearly convey procedures, laws, and regulations. Provide professional assistance to taxpayers, legal representatives, and internal and external personnel via email, telephone, and in person. Complete assigned work items efficiently to meet section production and accuracy standards. Resolve both complex and routine business tax issues by utilizing appropriate resources and responding in a timely manner. Plan, schedule, and conduct audits of businesses, agencies, schools, corporations, and other entities to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, generally accepted accounting principles, and financial accountability standards. Review financial and business records to identify deficiencies and provide guidance on compliance with existing laws, policies, and standards. Prepare audit reports and offer recommendations for policy or procedural improvements. Conduct special investigations as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge Of Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and data reconciliation. 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 Minimum Qualifications 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 Qualifications Preference may be given to candidates who have completed a CPA certification or have a background in business taxes. Physical Demands 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 moderate noise level. Special Requirements Travel 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 Employment The 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. 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