Pension Fund Accountant

557 POLICE PENSION & RET. SYSTEM; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Health, dental, life and disability保险

Job summary

557 Police Pension & Retirement System in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking an Accountant II to join the financial team in a full-time in-office role. Responsibilities include maintaining ledgers, producing financial statements, and ensuring timely accounts payable processing.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and experience with government accounting standards. The role involves budget and fund management, payroll processing, and detailed data analysis to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards.
• Experience with accounting ledgers, journals and financial statements.
• Strong communication and independent problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ledger management: post journals and ledgers.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and expenditure reports.
• Review vouchers and invoices for timely payments.
• Analyze and allocate funds to accounts and functions.
• Process and manage payroll data for the agency.
• Interpret financial data to support decision-making.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Government accounting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Treasurer’s Modernization Program

Job description

Job Posting Title Pension Fund Accountant Agency 557 POLICE PENSION & RET. SYSTEM Supervisory Organization Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System and Board

Full/Part-Time Full time. Job Type Regular. Compensation 70,000.00

The Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System (OPPRS) proudly serves approximately 11,000 active, inactive, and retired members and beneficiaries. Managing over $3.9 billion in assets, our dedicated team ensures the long-term financial security of Oklahoma’s law enforcement community.

We are currently seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Accountant II to join our financial team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Ledger Management: Prepare, review, and post various journals, ledgers, and fiscal accounts.
• Financial Reporting: Analyze and present comprehensive financial statements and expenditure reports.
• Accounts Payable & Compliance: Review and approve vouchers and invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Budget & Fund Management: Analyze agency budget requirements and allocate funds to proper accounts or organizational functions.
• Payroll Processing: Prepare and manage agency payroll data.
• Data Analysis: Interpret complex financial data to support operational decision-making.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a full-time, in-office position at our location in Oklahoma City, OK.

REQUIRED SKILLS OF ACCOUNTANT II

Certified Procurement Officer Knowledge of Oklahoma’s People Soft program – Accounts Payables and Payroll Knowledge of Treasurer’s Modernization Program Self motivated and works well with other staff Good communication skills both oral and written Knowledge of working in other types of databases 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. Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and demonstrated ability to perform highly independent work, make independent decisions and resolve complex accounting and financial problems.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Consist of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a bachelor’s degree in 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. Previous employment with the State of Oklahoma is a must

STATE OF OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Participation in a retirement plan
• Sick and Annual Leave – 15 days each
• 11 Holidays
• Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance.
• Optional additional life and vision programs
• Longevity Pay after 2 years
• Competitive Salary COMPENSATION $65,000 to $75,000 based on experience and qualifications

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.

Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.