Auditor II- Audit Services

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Auditor II- Audit Services

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695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

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

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary- $46,366.71

Job Description

Auditor II- Audit Services

Salary- $46,366.71

The Oklahoma Tax Commission’s goal is to serve the tax payers with Excellence! We strive to ensure that your experience at OTC is both positive and rewarding. We are a team that cares deeply and have a passion to provide assistance to Oklahoma tax payers while providing an excellent work environment. Employees receive a GENEROUS monthly benefit allowance to use toward a range of options for benefits including health, dental, vision, life, fsa, dependent care and disability. For example, an employee can receive between $150 to $1,700 a month to use towards benefits. The Oklahoma Tax Commission provides employees with 15 days of annual and 15 days of paid sick leave in the first year of employment. Not to mention 11 paid Holidays! That is a total of 41 paid days off in your first year! Our Retirement Plan includes generous matching between 4 to 7%! Don’t forget about our longevity payments starting after 2 years of employment! We are looking for individuals who are willing to be a team player with strong interpersonal and networking skills to build and maintain high impact relationships across the agency. Do you have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, highly motivated and have a passion to grow with an amazing team? Then the Oklahoma Tax Commission is the place for you!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Audit Services Division is responsible for the operation and management of the tax audit programs within the Oklahoma Tax Commission.  These audit programs cover business, excise, income, and severance tax types.  Audits are the primary treatment for those taxpayers that resist administrative efforts to voluntarily report all of their tax liability.  The work of Auditors helps to increase confidence across the broader taxpayer population that deliberate non-compliance is being appropriately addressed to maximize the state’s revenue recovery and fair administration of the tax laws.

The Auditor position supports the Audit Services Division by performing various audits, reviews, or investigations that determine compliance with Oklahoma tax laws.  This position is responsible for planning, administering, and conducting single issue and limited scope audits as well as serving as a member of an audit team in completing more complex full audits or special investigations.  The auditor must be able to effectively and professionally represent the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s position during the conduct of formal or informal hearings when taxpayers contest the results of audits.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• 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
• Plans and conducts audits for various entities to determine compliance with laws and regulations related to Oklahoma taxation
• Reviews financial records and other business records; evaluates financial controls; identifies deficiencies; provides advice on requirements for compliance with existing laws, policies and standards
• Conducts research, analysis, and apply the law with regard to Oklahoma’s rules and statutes for taxation as well as the agency’s procedures
• Prepares audit reports; makes recommendations concerning changes in policies or operating procedures
• Effectively and professionally communicates the results of audit findings to taxpayers and their representatives
• Strictly adhere to both state and federal laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality of all tax information obtained from records, files, tax returns, and departmental investigations

COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of

• Auditing methodology, techniques, and theories
• Generally accepted auditing rules and procedures
• Bookkeeping practices and standards
• Financial statements, ledgers, journals and reports
• Federal and state income tax forms
• Modern computer technology related to accounting systems

Skills in

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication
• Active listening
• Strong computer skills

Ability to

• Review and analyze accounting records and business practices
• Prepare audit work papers, reports and recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively
• Level II & III – Work independently with limited instruction/supervision
• Level II & III – Completing or participating in various types of audits and completing required reports and to comprehend and carry out complex auditing procedures
• Level II & III – Perform a wide range of audit functions and perform independent work

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

The Auditor job family has three levels, which are distinguished by the complexity of assignments, the level of expertise required to perform the duties assigned, and the responsibility for providing leadership to others.

Level II is the career-level where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for completing or participating in a wide range of audit assignments.  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.  Duties performed will include planning, scheduling, and conducting audits as well as preparing audit reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Level II 
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration; or related field; PLUS one year of professional experience in auditing, accounting, or similar field
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference may be given to candidates who:

• Are proficient in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel
• Completed a CPA or CIA certification

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Tax Commission 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 BOTH work 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 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.

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.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on ‘Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma’.