Staff Accountant

Company: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Educa
Location: Stillwater
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

The following position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education:STAFF ACCOUNTANTFinancial ServicesProvide accounting support in the areas of auditing school invoices and preparation of Claims payment; auditing travel claims and communicating travel policy changes to agency staff; review salary and teaching schedules: review comprehensive school program assistance and salary supplement calculation; prepare claims for various operational payments to schools; download and reconcile expenditure transactions from state's accounting system.Position officed on-site at CareerTech in Stillwater, OK. Hiring contingent upon successful completion of background check.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:REQUIRED:

• Three years accounting experience
• Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to analyze data and problem-solving skillsPREFERRED:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Experience in State's Accounting systemESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Coordinate comprehensive school program assistance payment process by collecting and maintaining school personnel and financial information in database; collaborate with Director of Student Success to ensure all program changes are reconciled to ensure appropriate program funding; prepare and distribute accurate and timely Notice of Allocations to Superintendents and Treasurers; prepare comprehensive school program assistance payment and salary supplement claims including payment notices.
    • Review salary and teaching schedules for comprehensive school's teachers to ensure appropriate teacher status for CareerTech programs.
    • Audit agency travel claims for compliance with the State Travel Reimbursement Act; communicate and train agency staff on travel processes to ensure compliance with regulations; communicate travel deadlines and keep travel software system updated.
    • Review comprehensive school and technology center invoices for compliance with agency policy and prepare claims in payment for these various agency activities.
    • Query and export financial data from state's accounting system and populate agency's internal financial report detail file; reconcile data download to ensure appropriate expenditure data is reflected in agency's financial databases.
    • Provide back-up in various Financial Services areas as outlined by division to ensure internal controls and maintain business continuity.Salary/Benefits: $45,940.86 - $52,044.49 commensurate with education or experience. Health, dental, life and disability insurance; flexible benefits plan; teacher's retirement; vacation/sick leave; paid holidays; employee assistance program; and flex-time options. Total salary and benefits package valued at $59,224.67 - $65,787.72.Position posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days or until position is filled.Send cover letter, including job title, and resume to:Mail: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Attn: Marie, 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074.Fax: 405/743-5186. Or email by clicking "Apply Now." EEO employer.
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