Accountant I or II

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible spending

Retirement plan match

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Student loan repayment

Employee discounts

Longevity bonus

Job summary

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking an Accountant I or II to join the Central Office team in Oklahoma City. The role involves accounting data maintenance, journal posting, payroll processing and preparing financial statements, with in-office work a requirement.

Accountant I/II responsibilities include analyzing data, preparing reports, and supporting budget processes. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required, with up to date GAAP knowledge expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; substituting one year of bookkeeping for each year of the required degree.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes financial data to determine funding requirements.
• Prepares financial statements and expenditure reports; assists in budget work programs.
• Maintains ledgers and journals; allocates revenues and classifies expenditures.
• Reviews vouchers and invoices for payment; processes payroll data; supports budget preparation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial statements

Payroll processing

Budget preparation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

Accounting software

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title

Accountant I or II

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Financial Services - Accounting

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

The annual salary for this position is up to $57,600.00, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks?

We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• 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.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office - 123 Robert S Kerr Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102

Salary

Accountant I up to $55,600.00, based on education and experience

Accountant II up to $57,600.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

Primary Hours

8am-5pm

Position Description

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving professional level work in the maintenance, analysis, interpretation and management of financial accounting data. This includes the preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers and accounts, analysis and presentation of financial data, and preparation of financial statements and expenditure reports, review and approval of various vouchers and invoices for payment, analyzing budget requirements, preparing payroll data, allocation of funds to various accounts or functions, and other similar activities.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Accountant I

• Reviews, analyzes and presents financial data, including revenue projections and expenditure reports, to determine funding requirements.
• Prepares financial statements, reports of operations, expenditure reports, statistical data, and other information concerning financial requirements; assists in gathering and reviewing data for preparation of budget work programs.
• Maintains various ledgers, journals, registers and other fiscal records; allocates revenues to appropriate functions; classifies expenditures and posts to various accounts as required.
• Reviews and processes expense vouchers, invoices, and other fiscal documents for payment; reconcile various financial reports and other data concerning fiscal operations.
• Determines payroll requirements; maintains payroll data; prepares and processes monthly payrolls.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned

Accountant II

• Reviews, analyzes and presents financial data, including revenue projections and expenditure reports, to determine funding requirements.
• Prepares financial statements, reports of operations, expenditure reports, statistical data, and other information concerning financial requirements; assists in gathering and reviewing data for preparation of budget work programs.
• Works closely with Budget Analysts in preparation for monthly budget meetings with the appropriate program staff.
• Reviews and works closely with staff within the Finance area and programs to research and correct errors related to program expenditures and funding.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy and reasonableness of budgetary information submitted by program areas as part of grant applications.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications

Accountant II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of bookkeeping for each year of the required degree.

Accountant II: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or a closely related field plus one year of experience in performing professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of bookkeeping for each year of the required degree.

Application Requirements

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Accountant I

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theories; of financial statements and reports; of accounting ledgers and journals; and of computer technology related to accounting systems. Ability is required to prepare basic financial statements and reports; to review and analyze financial information; and to maintain routine accounting data in appropriate ledgers and journals.

Accountant II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theories; of financial statements and reports; of accounting ledgers and journals; of computer technology related to accounting systems; of payroll systems; and of budget preparation. Ability is required to prepare basic financial statements and reports; to review and analyze financial information; to maintain routine accounting data in appropriate ledgers and journals; and to review revenue and cost data for the preparation of budget work programs.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

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 active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.