Job Posting Title

Accounting Manager

Agency

640 SERVICE OKLAHOMA

Supervisory Organization

Finance

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The Service Oklahoma (SOK) mission is to ease the stress in navigating government services by providing a best-in-class customer experience. We are Oklahomans helping Oklahomans by providing driver license and motor vehicle services on behalf of the state.

This position has an annual rate of $85,000.00

The Service Oklahoma offers a generous benefits package, including a benefits allowance to off-set the costs of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans. The Service Oklahoma will match up to 7% towards an employee’s Defined Contribution retirement plan. Our employees receive 11 paid holidays, 15 days of paid annual leave, which increases with every 5 years of service, and 15 days of paid sick leave. Additionally, employees will receive longevity payments based on their years of service with the State of Oklahoma.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager, working in concert with executive management, is responsible managing the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Cash Operations, and Asset Management functions of Service Oklahoma.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills.

• Assists in the planning, directing, and coordination of fiscal operations and financial accounting functions.
• Develops accounting systems, controls, and procedures for recording revenues and expenditures; directs the maintenance of accounting records concerning appropriations or other revenues, payroll expenses, travel expenses, contracting costs, and other financial transactions.
• Plans and directs operational or financial reviews to ensure financial accountability, ensure compliance with established standards, and enhance agency operating procedures.
• Manages the preparation of financial statements and reports, including GAAP packages, GASB 87, and SWCAP
• Establishes necessary fiscal controls to insure appropriate accountability for revenues and expenditures.
• Prepares ad hoc reporting as assigned, including in-depth analysis of various funds and accounts or current accounting trends.
• Seeks feedback from your peers/stakeholders and collaborate to enhance processes, encourage efficiencies.
• Serves as a leader, perpetuating the servant-leader culture of customer service the agency is currently building.
• Oversees Agency-wide Cash Operations, determines appropriate level of currency in total and per examiner necessary to meet customer service needs and establishes controls to ensure accountability for cash and coin.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of business office financial operations including daily and monthly processing of transactions, compliance, and reporting
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, self-motivator, and superb follow-up skills
• Strong leadership, management, and communication skills with an understanding for personalized needs
• Ability to work effectively with staff from various state agencies demonstrating a high degree of interpersonal skills in both verbal and written communications.
• Ability to read, understand and ensure accounting compliance with state statutes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The preferred minimum qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related discipline from an accredited college or university, PLUS two years of professional-level accounting or finance experience.
• OR a minimum of six (6) years of professional-level accounting or finance experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

PREFERENCE

Preference may be given to candidates who:

• Have experience in Government accounting and understands GAAP (as it relates to government).
• Have experience working with a general ledger, PeopleSoft Financials, or similar ERP system.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The schedule for this position may vary and require flexibility, including some early or late shifts, weekends, and occasional overtime, based on the needs of the agency. 

• This position may require occasional travel.  The selected candidate must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.  State vehicles may be available, but reliable transportation may be required for local travel. 
• This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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