Accountant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections, Accounting & Finance

Job Posting Title Accountant Agency 320 DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Supervisory Organization Wildlife Conservation 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) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $56,576.00 Plus State Benefit Allowance

POSITION:
Accountant

LOCATION:

ODWC Headquarters, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd, OKC, OK 73105

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor, performs advanced professional accounting, financial management, procurement, and administrative work in support of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's (ODWC) statewide operations. Accountant positions are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Department's financial records while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State of Oklahoma statutes, State of Oklahoma purchasing policies and procedures, and Department policies and procedures.

Depending on the position assigned, employees may serve in specialized roles supporting the Department's accounts receivable and billing operations or providing procurement, contract administration, and financial oversight for capital asset projects. These positions require strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills while collaborating with agency leadership, Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) divisions, vendors, and Department personnel to support the Department's financial and operational objectives.

• Manage agency accounts receivable and billing functions utilizing the People Soft Billing and Accounts Receivable modules, including customer invoicing, revenue processing, and preparation and posting of related accounting transactions for grants, license sales, reimbursements, donations, wire transfers, and other revenue sources.
• Process deposits, prepare fund transfers, and record accounting entries to transfer receipts from clearing accounts to appropriate agency funds utilizing People Soft Financials.
• Maintain, reconcile, and track accounts receivable transactions and supporting documentation utilizing People Soft Financials and Excel.
• Perform accounts receivable, ledger, and clearing account reconciliations; monitor agency cash flow and daily cash balances; and prepare OMES financial forms.
• Develop and run People Soft Financials queries and prepare financial, management, audit, and operational reports.
• Prepare fiscal reports, expenditure reports, financial worksheets, and other accounting reports requested by agency leadership.
• Process zero-dollar invoices, maintenance worksheets, refunds, reimbursements, purchase card rebates, insurance reimbursements, donations, wire transfers, unclaimed property transactions, and other accounting adjustments.
• Record monthly Director's Report financial data.
• Serve as Backup Purchase Card Administrator.
• Serve as the Department's Risk Management Coordinator for non-property claims, including vehicle damage claims, liability claims, annual risk management surveys, premium administration, and coordination with OMES Risk Management Division.
• Manage agency Ad Valorem tax correspondence and related compliance activities.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

• Serve as the Department's lead CPO and primary liaison with OMES Construction and Properties (CAP) Division for all capital asset projects.
• Coordinate procurement activities for construction and capital improvement projects ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 by preparing solicitations, evaluating bids, recommending awards, and ensuring compliance with Title 61 Oklahoma Statutes, OMES requirements, and Department purchasing policies.
• Administer capital asset projects from solicitation through project closeout, including submission of projects exceeding $100,000 to OMES Construction and Properties (CAP), contract administration, correspondence,…