Pension Fund Accountant

## Pension Fund Accountant Apply:
Oklahoma County:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR66450
** 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