General Ledger Accountant

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a General Ledger Accountant with OMES, you will support the Central Accounting and Reporting team. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. OMES is a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible. 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. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. 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. Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field; and Two (2) years of professional accounting work experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of education for one year of work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Good working knowledge of the State of Oklahoma Accounting system, PeopleSoft Financials.
• Experience with SQL Tools and Developer and intermediate skills with Excel.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles and statewide accounting policy.
• Strong reconciliation skills.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries into the general ledger for all state agencies.
• Ensure accuracy and proper authorization for the entry.
• Read and analyze state legislation and statutes to determine department and agency actions and advice; issue written memos based on research.
• Create monthly general revenue reconciliation and estimate.
• Process monthly general revenue appropriation transfers and other monthly transfers.
• Prepare various annual federal reports.
• Provide functional support to state agencies in general ledger and accounting issues, including reconciliation of fund balances, various errors, general operating questions.
• Function as backup for other general ledger team duties, including Form 11 reconciliation, payroll funding corrections, and payroll validation.
• Assist with developing and maintaining training manuals, documentation and schedules and distribute to the user groups.
• Monitor and respond to team Service Desk cases to provide timely resolution.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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