General Ledger Accounts Payable Accountant

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

SUMMARY The General Ledger and Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the integrity of the company’s general ledger and accounts payable processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
2–5 years of experience in general ledger accounting and accounts payable functions.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Must obtain Certified Purchasing Officer (CPO) certification within six-months of hire date
Valid driver's license
Must be eligible for bonding
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sage 100, NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
Certified Procurement Officer (CPO)

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries for recurring, adjusting, and accrual transactions.
Reconcile balance sheet (A/R, Pre-Paid, A/P) accounts monthly and investigate variances.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Support financial audits by providing schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Review and match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy and proper authorizations/approvals and resolve any discrepancies.
Manage vendor records and maintain W-9 and tax documentation for vendors subject to 1099 reporting requirements.
Prepare and process weekly or biweekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments.
Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger monthly.
Serve as backup for payroll processing operations.
Assist with journal entries, general ledger allocations, and budget preparation.
Compile budget data and prepare monthly/annual reports, support management and regulatory reporting requirements.
Responsible for initiating procurement (P Card) transactions across multiple expenditure types and accurately assigning the corresponding GL account numbers.