Accountant I or II

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is committed to protecting and promoting health, preventing disease and injury, and cultivating conditions for Oklahomans to thrive. The Accountant I or II role performs professional accounting work involving financial data analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, ledgers, vouchers, invoices, and fiscal records.

What you'll do:

• 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
• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits:

• 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