Accountant

$61,350 - $61,350/Yr

State of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Accountant position at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services involves professional-level work in managing and analyzing financial accounting data. Key responsibilities include preparing and posting journals and ledgers, analyzing financial data, preparing financial statements, and reviewing vouchers and invoices for payment. The role requires a strong understanding of budget requirements and fund allocation, contributing to the financial integrity of the agency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post various journals, ledgers, and accounts.
• Analyze and present financial data.
• Prepare financial statements and expenditure reports.
• Review and approve various vouchers and invoices for payment.
• Analyze budget requirements and allocate funds to various accounts or functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or a closely related field.
• 1-4 years of accounting experience depending on the level (Level II: 1 year, Level III: 2 years, Level IV: 4 years).
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PeopleSoft Accounts Payable and Purchasing modules.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft accounting software.
• Preference for candidates with a bachelor's degree.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements.