Accountant II

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

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.

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: Reviews, process, and reconcile payments for multiple agency vendors and services. Ensures all invoices are accurately coded, funded, and processed within established deadlines. Pre-audit and process agency travel reimbursement vouchers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state travel polices. Assist employees in calculating and compiling travel claims and coordinate with OMES transaction Processing to resolve any travel-related payment inquiries. Process OMES Form 3 reimbursements for employee out-of-pocket expenses when agency purchasing cards cannot be used. Maintain detailed Excel tracking spreadsheets for high-volume transactions and ensure all financial activities comply with state accounting procedures.

Perform research and analysis as needed to resolve payment discrepancies, confirm funding availability, and support accurate financial reporting.

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. This is the career level of the job family where employees are assigned duties and responsibilities at the full-performance level and perform a wide range of tasks involving the maintenance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of financial accounting data and the application of generally accepted accounting principles and theories in the management of financial accounts and operations and other related activities. This includes maintenance of highly diverse accounts, financial analysis and reporting, participating in the preparation of budget work programs, reconciliation of accounting data, reviewing and processing financial documents for payment, maintaining payroll data and processing monthly payrolls, and similar responsibilities. At this level, guidance and training may be provided to technical or entry level employees performing accounting related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theories
• Knowledge of financial statements and reports
• Knowledge of accounting ledgers and journals
• Knowledge of computer technology related to accounting systems
• Knowledge of payroll systems
• Knowledge of budget preparation
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preference for advanced Excel knowledge/skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, process, and reconcile payments for multiple agency vendors and services.
• Ensures all invoices are accurately coded, funded, and processed within established deadlines.
• Pre-audit and process agency travel reimbursement vouchers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state travel polices.
• Assist employees in calculating and compiling travel claims and coordinate with OMES transaction Processing to resolve any travel-related payment inquiries.
• Process OMES Form 3 reimbursements for employee out-of-pocket expenses when agency purchasing cards cannot be used.
• Maintain detailed Excel tracking spreadsheets for high-volume transactions and ensure all financial activities comply with state accounting procedures.
• Perform research and analysis as needed to resolve payment discrepancies, confirm funding availability, and support accurate financial reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees