Oklahoma State Agency - Financial Accountant, CPA

Oklahoma State Agency, Financial Accountant CPA

GENERAL DESCRIPTION This position will be assigned responsibility for assisting in the preparation of external and internal financial reports, data analytics, auditing, general financial management assistance in planning and developing appropriate accounting systems and establishing necessary financial controls relating to the day-to-day accounting functions; and functioning as agency Internal Control Officer as outlined in State of Oklahoma accounting policy.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and/ or a related field
• Three (3) years of professional level experience in accounting or auditing
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or be a CPA candidate

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of COSO Internal Control–Integrated Framework; auditing theories and techniques; of financial statements and reports; of accounting ledgers and journals; of procurement laws and regulations; of computer technology related to accounting systems.
• Ability to gather and analyze financial data and records; to prepare financial reports and statements.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills, thoroughness, and attention to detail, as evidenced through prior experience.
• Ability to set priorities and organize time efficiently; ability to handle multiple demands.
• Must have developed experience with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience using Business Analytics or Audit software preferred

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare schedules and workpapers to support balances and/or adjustments in full accrual, modified accrual and OCBOA presentations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, footnotes and other required schedules for external financial reporting.
• Research topics in appropriate professional accounting and finance literature to document the Agency’s position relative to those topics.
• Assist in the evaluation, review and monitoring of contracts and other documents pertaining to the Financial Services Division’s operations.
• Performs and document risk assessment procedures related to major accounting transaction cycles and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and document control procedures relative to accounting transaction cycles and compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
• Design and propose control policies and procedures to address risks while considering the cost/benefit of proposed procedures.
• Effectively communicate - by written, verbal and graphical methods - risks and controls to diverse audiences with differing levels of accounting and compliance understanding.
• Review and analyze financial data and business processes to develop data-driven solutions for process improvement and financial reporting.