Job Posting Title
Payroll Accountant I , II, III, IV
Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization
340 Financial Services
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
April 05, 2024
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
P34003691
Job Description
Location: Central Office: 123 Robert S Kerr, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Salary: The annual salary for this position is up to $57,000 based on education and experience.
Full Time /Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Why you’ll love it here!
RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! What is Public Health?
Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
Position Description :This position will be responsible for preparing various reports that analyze payroll and time and leave data for the agency. This position will also be responsible for processing changes in tax status, direct deposits, and payroll deductions. This position will provide assistance and guidance to employees, handling issues from routine to complex regarding payroll and time and leave matters. This position reconciles employee’s deductions against invoices or bills every pay period and mails out warrants and documentation. This position maintains and files confidential employee records in the Payroll file room and maintains the department record retention/disposition of payroll records. This position will also serve as back-up to entering employee data into the agencies Time & Labor system.
Duties:
- Analyze and compute information to process agency payrolls utilizing spreadsheets. Prepares various reports for Human Resources reporting FMLA, Workers Compensation, Disability, and Temporary Employees. Prepares reports that analyze payroll and time and leave data for the agency.
- Provides assistance and guidance to employees handling routine to complex issues regarding payroll and time and leave matters; interpreting agency policy as well as State Statue and Merit Rules.
- Reconciles employee deductions against invoices/billings; reviews all payroll deduction warrants and EFT payroll deduction payments and mails warrants and documentation within two days of receipt.
- Maintains and files confidential employee records in the Payroll file room. Maintains the Payroll Department's record retention/disposition of payroll records.
- Processes all W-4's, Automatic Direct Deposit Forms, and voluntary deductions. Charts employees' object codes into the agency's accounting system.
- Serves as a back-up to entering employees into the agency's time & leave database PAS.
Other Duties
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications:
Level I: 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.
Level II: 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 plus one year of professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level III: 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. Plus three years of experience in performing professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level IV: 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. Plus four years of experience in performing professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Application Requirements:
- If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
- All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone.
Telework: This position may be eligible for hybrid Telework after a training period, and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.
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 State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
