Accountant I

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • $50,000 - $57,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s Office is looking for an Accountant I to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to utilize accounting and organizational skills in a position that directly supports the agency's work and promotes accountability and transparency in Oklahoma government. The Accountant I will be an important part of the team, working with accounting information, employee records, billing, travel, fleet operations, financial systems, and administrative processes. This role also involves collaboration with audit teams and agency leadership, providing exposure to a broad range of financial and operational activities. The position requires attention to detail to ensure the agency operates effectively and fulfills its mission.

Requirements

• Accurate, organized, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of their work.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• A strong sense of ethics, professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial administration, or office management.
• Experience with Workday or other financial/enterprise systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with Oklahoma state government accounting policies, statutes, or procedures is preferred.
• Three years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, office management, or a related field is preferred, particularly experience involving state government.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, with one year of college substituting for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing and entering timesheet information for approximately 60 employees into the agency's billing system.
• Preparing invoices and coordinating with audit managers to ensure information is accurate and ready for final approval.
• Reconciling timesheet information with the state's Workday system.
• Maintaining employee leave balances and reconciling records with Workday.
• Reviewing travel claims for compliance with state laws, policies, and procedures.
• Managing the agency's fleet program, including vehicle reporting and review and approval of fleet invoices.
• Serving as the Pension Commission Administrator, including coordinating quarterly meetings and preparing, recording, and transcribing meeting proceedings.
• Preparing audit reports for publication on the agency website.
• Providing administrative and operational support to the State Auditor and senior leadership.
• Supporting agency projects, programs, reports, and special assignments.

Benefits

• Retirement plan: Defined contribution with employer match of up to 7% and voluntary contribution plan.
• Comprehensive health insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent life, and Flexible medical spending account with a generous benefits allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• 11 paid state holidays each year.
• 120 hours of annual leave per year, with monthly accrual beginning immediately.
• 120 hours of sick leave per year, with monthly accrual beginning immediately.
• Longevity bonus after two years of consecutive service.
• CPE training
• Educational leave for professional certifications.
• Flexible work hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree