General Ledger Accountant

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Vacation time

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Job summary

OMES is seeking a General Ledger Accountant to join the Central Accounting and Reporting team. The role handles journal entries, reconciliations, and federal reports to support state agencies in a compliant general ledger process.

The position offers full-time hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work within a governmental accounting environment. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field plus 2 years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of professional accounting work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education for one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries into the general ledger for all state agencies.
• Process Form 11 reconciliations from agencies, reviewing and comparing PeopleSoft and State Treasurer reports and agency documentation to ensure accuracy and correct balances.
• Read and analyze state legislation and statutes to determine agency actions and direction; issue written memos based on research.
• Function as backup for monthly general revenue reconciliation and estimate, processing monthly general revenue appropriation transfers and other monthly transfers.
• Prepare various annual federal reports.
• Provides functional support to state agencies in general ledger and accounting issues, including reconciliation of fund balances, various errors, general operating questions.
• Perform other general ledger team duties, payroll funding corrections, and payroll validation.
• Assists with developing and maintaining training manuals, documentation and schedules and distributes to the user groups.
• Monitors and responds to team Service Desk cases to provide timely resolution.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Accounting

SQL Tools

SQL Developer

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field

Tools

SQL Tools

SQL Developer

Excel

Job description

Agency

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Job Posting Title

General Ledger Accountant

Supervisory Organization

CAR

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary up to $55,000 - $60,000 based on education and experience.

Job Description

As a General Ledger Accountant with OMES you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Details

• Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
• Support the Central Accounting and Reporting team
• Salary up to: $55,000 - $60,000 based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries into the general ledger for all state agencies. Ensures accuracy and proper authorization for the entry.
• Process Form 11 reconciliations from agencies, reviewing and comparing PeopleSoft and State Treasurer reports and agency documentation to ensure accuracy and correct balances. Assists agencies in research and resolving reconciliation issues.
• Read and analyze state legislation and statutes to determine agency actions and direction; issue written memos based on research.
• Function as backup for monthly general revenue reconciliation and estimate, processing monthly general revenue appropriation transfers and other monthly transfers.
• Prepare various annual federal reports.
• Provides functional support to state agencies in general ledger and accounting issues, including reconciliation of fund balances, various errors, general operating questions.
• Perform other general ledger team duties, payroll funding corrections, and payroll validation.
• Assists with developing and maintaining training manuals, documentation and schedules and distributes to the user groups.
• Monitors and responds to team Service Desk cases to provide timely resolution.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field; and
• Two (2) years of professional accounting work experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education for one year of work experience.

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Who Possess

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Good working knowledge of the State of Oklahoma Accounting system, PeopleSoft Financials.
• Experience with SQL Tools and Developer and intermediate skills with Excel.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles and statewide accounting policy.
• Strong reconciliation skills.

About OMES

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.

Equal Opportunity Employment

OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

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.