Employer Compliance Officer

About the Agency

The Employment Security Commission (OESC) administers the state unemployment insurance tax program mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor. Operating within the Tax Division, the agency ensures compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations to support Oklahoma's workforce security system.

About the Role

As an Employer Compliance Officer, you will serve as a frontline expert within the Employer Compliance Department. Your primary mission is to administer the state unemployment insurance tax program, ensuring that employers accurately report wages and pay their required taxes. This role exists to maintain the integrity of the unemployment insurance fund by balancing tax accounting systems, analyzing employer documentation, and resolving complex compliance issues.

You will act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, counseling employers on the interpretation of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Act and correct reporting procedures. The position involves high-volume interaction with taxpayers, requiring you to determine employer liability, manage tax accounts, and investigate missing wages for claimants. You will also handle complex scenarios involving business acquisitions, transfers, and successor employers, often serving as an expert witness in administrative hearings.

This is an on-site role based in Oklahoma City, requiring direct interaction with staff, clients, and office resources. You will work as part of a team that makes wide-ranging decisions to resolve taxpayer compliance issues while maintaining strict safety and security protocols.

Hiring Process

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Important Application Requirement: If applicable, please upload a copy of your two most recent performance reviews along with your resume.

For additional information or assistance regarding your application, please contact the agency directly.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

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. The agency is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Main Street Parking Garage, 119, West Main Street, Central Business District, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73102, United States

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Key Responsibilities

check_circleConduct and participate in unemployment insurance tax enforcement programs
check_circleCounsel stakeholders on compliance with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Act
check_circleBalance the tax accounting system to ensure correct posting of monies and charges
check_circleAnalyze employer documentation to ensure compliance with state law and reporting procedures
check_circleDetermine employer liability and assign tax numbers for new and successor employers
check_circleMaintain daily accounting history records and audit SUTA tax accounts
check_circleCounsel taxpayers on SUTA tax obligations and certify FUTA tax credits with the IRS
check_circleResearch complex business acquisition and transfer situations involving successor employers

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
verifiedProfessional level public administration, business, auditing, or accounting experience
verifiedProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Teams)
verifiedFluent in English and Spanish (preferred)

Nice to Have

Fluent in English and Spanish

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Teams, Internet, English, Spanish.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Frequently asked questions about Employer Compliance Officer at State of Oklahoma

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A Employer Compliance Officer at State of Oklahoma is responsible for the following: Conduct and participate in unemployment insurance tax enforcement programs; Counsel stakeholders on compliance with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Act; Balance the tax accounting system to ensure correct posting of monies and charges; and Analyze employer documentation to ensure compliance with state law and reporting procedures.

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To qualify for the Employer Compliance Officer at State of Oklahoma position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Professional level public administration, business, auditing, or accounting experience; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Teams); and Fluent in English and Spanish (preferred).

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Employer Compliance Officer at State of Oklahoma is based in Main Street Parking Garage, 119, West Main Street, Central Business District, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73102, United States. This is a on-site role.

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State of Oklahoma has listed this Employer Compliance Officer role as on-site.

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Candidates for Employer Compliance Officer at State of Oklahoma should have mid level.

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Key skills for Employer Compliance Officer at State of Oklahoma include Microsoft Office; Word; Outlook; Excel; Access; Teams; Internet; and English.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Employer Compliance Officer at State of Oklahoma is part of the accounting & finance job category on Recrutus.