Accounts Payable Accountant I

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Accounts Payable Accountant I 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 OMES Finance team
Salary up to: $57,500 based on education and experience.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field; or Four (4) years of clerical, bookkeeping, or accounting experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience for each year of the required degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Peoplesoft or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Processes and verifies Accounts Payable invoices, ensuring accurate coding, proper documentation, correct funding, and timely voucher creation.
• Maintains accuracy and compliance in purchase card (P-Card) transaction coding, documentation, and voucher preparation to meet established deadlines.
• Collaborates with team members to resolve payment issues, provide backup support, follow up on outstanding items, and submit system tickets as needed.
• Monitors encumbrances, cash availability, and purchase order details to ensure payments are accurate and compliant.
• Keeps organized electronic records and maintains up-to-date, clearly labeled agency folders.
• Maintains consistent adherence to internal procedures, deadlines, and audit requirements.
• Participates in financial meetings as needed to support client agencies and internal teams.
• Supports special projects and agency-specific requests, completing assignments within required timelines.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level