Accountant I

Job Summary The Accountant performs professional accounting work in support of the agency’s financial operations, including maintaining and reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, processing transactions, and supporting budget and audit activities. Working under general direction, the position applies accounting principles, state financial policies, and agency procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely processing of expenditures and revenues, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position also supports Financial Services and Royalty Compliance by reviewing royalty compliance payment entries for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation before final processing or posting. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field. One (1) year of professional accounting experience involving financial recordkeeping, reconciliations, reporting, or analysis. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, substituting one year of qualifying professional accounting experience for each year of required education. Preferred Qualifications Experience reviewing financial entries for accuracy, completeness, coding, and supporting documentation. Intermediate Excel skills, including sorting, filtering, reconciliations, and basic data comparison. Experience with oil and gas accounting, royalty payments, revenue accounting, production revenue, lease payments, or similar financial transaction review. Familiarity with oil and gas terminology, operator/payor remittance information, royalty payment documentation, or mineral revenue records. Essential Functions Accounting Operations & Recordkeeping: Maintain assigned general ledger and subsidiary accounts. Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile accounts, monitor expenditures and revenues, and ensure transactions, including assigned royalty-related payment entries, are accurately recorded in accordance with state policies and agency procedures. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial, expenditure, revenue, and statistical reports. Review and analyze financial data, including revenue and expense activity, to support funding determinations, monthly reporting, royalty-related payment review, and operational decision-making. Disbursements & Claims Processing: Review, audit, and process claims, vouchers, travel reimbursements, and other fiscal documents for payment. Utilize the agency purchasing card (P-Card) program in compliance with all State of Oklahoma and agency policies. Month-End Close & Distributions: Reconcile revenues and expenditures at month end and assist with closing activities. Support preparation of monthly distributions to common schools and colleges and resolve discrepancies as needed. Budget Support: Assist with budget work programs, revisions, and monitoring of account activity. Compile and review data to support budget preparation and expenditure control. Audit Support & Compliance: Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation, schedules, and reconciliations. Respond to audit inquiries and support corrective actions as directed. Systems & Data Management: Utilize financial systems and standard office applications, including Excel and enterprise accounting systems, to maintain accurate records and support reporting and analysis. Royalty Compliance Payment Review Support: Review royalty compliance payment entries for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, and supporting documentation. Essential Competencies Technical Accounting Proficiency: Demonstrates working knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting standards, fund accounting, and state financial requirements. Applies accounting principles accurately in journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and transaction review. Internal Controls & Compliance Awareness: Understands and applies internal control procedures to safeguard public funds. Identifies discrepancies and ensures compliance with state laws, administrative rules, and agency policies. Financial Analysis & Reconciliation Skills: Analyzes financial data, identifies variances, researches discrepancies, and resolves issues using sound accounting judgment. Supports accurate month-end close and reporting processes. Regulatory & Policy Application: Interprets and applies state financial regulations, purchasing policies, and reporting requirements within established guidelines. Systems & Data Fluency: Utilizes enterprise financial systems and advanced Excel functions to maintain accurate records, perform reconciliations, and generate reports. Professional Communication: Communicates financial information clearly and professionally to supervisors, auditors, and internal stakeholders. Prepares organized documentation and supporting schedules. Accountability & Ethical Conduct: Maintains confidentiality and integrity in handling public funds and financial information. Takes ownership of assigned accounts and ensures accuracy and timeliness of work. Planning & Work Management: Manages multiple deadlines, prioritizes workload effectively, and meets month-end, reporting, and audit timelines. Royalty Payment Review Awareness: Demonstrates working knowledge of royalty-related payment documentation, basic oil and gas terminology, and financial entry review procedures. Reviews assigned entries for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and appropriately escalates discrepancies or questions for further review. Physical Demands & Work Environment Location : 204 N Robinson Ave, Suite 900, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Please note: This role requires a consistent, in-person presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with no remote, telecommuting, or hybrid options. Work Environment Includes Office Setting: Climate-controlled office setting with exposure to moderate noise; the employee is frequently required to talk, walk, and stand; this position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. Physical Demands Include Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time; Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, and office telephone 75% of the time; Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time; Ability to lift to 25 lbs. Cognitive Requirements This role requires clear and accurate communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate information and make timely decisions. Sustained focus and attention to detail are essential, along with memory retention of policies, procedures, and facts over various time frames. Adaptability and mental flexibility are also necessary to handle changing information, work conditions, and unexpected challenges. Travel Less than 10% in-state/out-of-state travel may be required. Special Requirements Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future; Successful completion of a pre-employment background check; Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job-related travel. EEO Statement The Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO) is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law. CLO complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and provides equal opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, and separation. Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. It does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the status of employment. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or reassigned as organizational needs evolve, consistent with applicable laws and policies. 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. If You Are Needing Any Extra Assistance Or Have Any Questions Relating To a Job You Have Applied For, Please Click The Link Below And Find The Agency For Which You Applied For Additional Information Agency Contact #J-18808-Ljbffr