Staff Income Tax Accountant Requisition ID: 1373 Job Category: Managerial / Professional Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73101-0321 Job Description: **JOB INFORMATION** Job Title: Accountant Staff Job Code: 125871 Grade: Exempt 54 _Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Women, Individuals with DisABILITIES & Veterans Encouraged to apply_ **JOB SUMMARY** Position performs professional accounting functions using generally accepted accounting principles primarily in areas of accounting for income taxes and tax compliance **LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY** Requires general responsibilities following standardized processes, working under limited supervision to resolve routine questions and problems while referring the more complex issues to higher levels **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** • Independently perform moderately complex accounting activities primarily related to federal and state taxation • Will assist senior professionals in carrying out complex calculations, specialized reports or reconciliations • Will be responsible for participation in various projects, studies and filings related to income taxes, information returns, property taxes and compliance reporting for various types of tax • Will perform tax research about specific topics involving Federal and State tax laws • Perform detailed analysis of accounting and business information related to taxes • Use best practices and knowledge of functional accounting principles and business operations to ensure completeness, accuracy, and usefulness of records • Identify variances, prepare detailed explanations, correspondence with peers, internal customers, management, tax authorities etc. as needed to resolve discrepancies • Make recommendations to assist the Company or department in making decisions regarding present, future, and potential costs concerning tax related matters • Identify the appropriate recording and reporting of financial information that achieves department and company objectives • Analyze data, prepare journal entries and assist in the preparation of various accounting schedules, reports, filings, returns and/or statements on a timely basis • Interact with internal and external auditors on various matters, specifically, preparation of audit schedules and reviews • Ensure completeness, accuracy, and usefulness of accounting records • All other duties as assigned **REQUIREMENTS** • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 2 years directly related experience; Or • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or other business-related degree with 12 hours of Accounting, and 2 years directly related experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • 2 years business tax experience including corporations and partnerships **WORKING CONDITIONS** • Office environment • May be required to work non-standard hours **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)** • Proven personal computer skills with strong knowledge in Microsoft applications and other related software. (Excel, SAP) • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve routine accounting problems with minimal supervision • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to communicate in speech and writing with members at all levels throughout the organization and outside professionals • Knowledgeable and skilled in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • CPA or a candidate pursuing a CPA or EA **HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)** • Pre-Employment Drug Screen