Office of State Finance - Job

ACCOUNTANT III
JFD Code D14C, Level III, Pay Band K
Monthly Salary Range: $2,501.67-$4,169.42

May under fill as an Accountant II
JFD Code D14B, Level II, Pay Band J
Monthly Salary Range: $2,288.67-$3,814.42

Also, may under fill as an Accountant I
JFD Code D14A, Level I, Pay Band I
Monthly Salary Range: $2,081.75-$3,469.58

OSF Job Posting: #200814
Posting Date: 08 April, 2008

POSITION PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to provide for payment of Office of State Finance accounts payable. This position requires a good working knowledge of the State of Oklahoma Accounting system. A complete understanding of the Microsoft Office Suites, technical concepts and principles, and contract terminology is required.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

• Prepares claims for Agency. Insures proper approval and prepares claims for supervisor’s signature and processing to conclusion of payment.

• Researches and assembles information as necessary to prepare and post purchase orders and requisitions in the Office of State Finance accounting system.

• Audit and input travel claims for Agency personnel. Prepares claims for signature and tracks to conclusion of payment of claim.

• File agency claims as they are paid, retrieval of agency claims from filing system for review or future audit work.

• Independently researches and assembles daily deposits as needed for division.

• Prepares Division invoices for information and communication services provided to other divisions and agencies.

• Examines vendor invoices, verify obligation, codes to proper expenditure code, obtains approval and forwards for payment.

• Prepares analysis of Divisions financial data and updates the Division’s monthly forecast of expenditures and revenues.

• Independently researches, assembles and summarizes materials, information, and data for division consideration and action.

• Recommend actions for improvements in Division processes and expense control.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Requirements for level III consist of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of bookkeeping for each year of the required degree; plus three years of additional professional accounting experience.

Requirements for level II consist of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of bookkeeping for each year of the required degree; plus one year of additional professional accounting experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

General Public – to apply: visit http://www.ok.gov/opm/. Click on OKCAREERS and follow the instructions. Interested permanent, classified employees and prior classified, or state employees with reinstatement rights should submit a cover letter, completed OPM 4B with original signature, and an Office of State Finance Employment Application (download at http://ok.gov/OSF/) to: Office of State Finance, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., # 122, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105. Application deadline is close of business, April 29, 2008. Please direct any questions to 405-522-0264.