Job Description
SCOPE OF SERVICE:
The Compliance Officer (Tax and Benefits) is responsible for compliance with applicable Internal Revenue Service (IRS) laws and regulations as they relate to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and its enterprises. The Tax and Benefits Compliance Officer is also responsible for complying with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Department of Labor (DOL) regulations as they relate to the administration of the MBCI 401(k) Plans and tribal official and employee deferred compensation plans.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares and submit all payroll tax deposits and related returns on a timely basis. This may include manual and/or electronic filing.
2. Prepares and submit all required information reports, including, but not limited to, Form W-2 and Form 1099. This many include manual and/or electronic filing.
3. Assists Office of Finance and Accounting personnel with tax levies received from the IRS.
4. Responds to IRS notices received by the Tribe. These may include, but are not limited to, payroll tax and information reporting notices.
5. Prepares and submit quarterly unemployment reports.
6. Ensures 401(k) plan amendments are approved in a timely manner.
7. Coordinates the quarterly 401(k) Investment Committee meetings.
8. Compiles annual census data from tribal enterprises and tribally chartered corporations for controlled group compliance testing.
9. Completes paperwork and working with investment companies to open new deferred compensation accounts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office will be located within the Office of Finance and Accounting, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) Tribal Office Building located in the Pearl River Community, Philadelphia, MS.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A Master’s Degree in Accounting or having obtained the necessary college hours to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination, and three years’ experience in public accounting or three years’ experience in general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation for a commercial or governmental entity. A registered CPA or CMA will receive preferential treatment, individuals with other financial degrees with a minimum of five years financial statement analysis and/or business valuation experience may be considered.
2. Experience in the operation of a PC with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
3. Ability to get along well and professionally with a variety of people
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Knowledge of Federal Indian programs preferred.
6. Ability to fully comply with Tribal Drug and Alcohol Testing policies and MBCI comprehensive background clearance requirements.
7. Personal vehicle, liability insurance, valid driver’s license
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $58,074.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Philadelphia, MS 39350: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
- Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
- Benefits administration: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
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