Pension Fund Accountant

Job Posting Title

Pension Fund Accountant

Agency

557 POLICE PENSION & RET. SYSTEM

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System and Board

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)

December 31, 2026

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

70,000.00

Job Description

The Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System (OPPRS) proudly serves approximately 11,000 active, inactive, and retired members and beneficiaries. Managing over $3.9 billion in assets, our dedicated team ensures the long-term financial security of Oklahoma’s law enforcement community. We are currently seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Accountant II to join our financial team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Financial Ledger Management: Prepare, review, and post various journals, ledgers, and fiscal accounts.
• •Financial Reporting: Analyze and present comprehensive financial statements and expenditure reports.
• •Accounts Payable & Compliance: Review and approve vouchers and invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• •Budget & Fund Management: Analyze agency budget requirements and allocate funds to proper accounts or organizational functions.
• •Payroll Processing: Prepare and manage agency payroll data.
• •Data Analysis: Interpret complex financial data to support operational decision-making.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a full-time, in-office position at our location in Oklahoma City, OK.

REQUIRED SKILLS OF ACCOUNTANT II (items that are in bold are required skills, and non-negotiable)

• •Certified Procurement Officer
• •Knowledge of Oklahoma’s People Soft program – Accounts Payables and Payroll
• •Knowledge of Treasurer’s Modernization Program
• •Self motivated and works well with other staff
• •Good communication skills both oral and written
• •Knowledge of working in other types of databases
• •Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theories; of financial statements and reports; of accounting ledgers and journals; and of computer technology related to accounting systems.
• •Ability is required to prepare basic financial statements and reports; to review and analyze financial information; and to maintain routine accounting data in appropriate ledgers and journals.
• •Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and demonstrated ability to perform highly independent work, make independent decisions and resolve complex accounting and financial problems.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• •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.
• •Previous employment with the State of Oklahoma is a must

STATE OF OKLAHOMA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• •Participation in a retirement plan
• •Sick and Annual Leave – 15 days each
• •11 Holidays
• •Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance. Optional additional life and vision programs
• •Longevity Pay after 2 years
• •Competitive Salary

COMPENSATION

$65,000 to $75,000 based on experience and qualifications

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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