Accounting Technician III

Job Posting Title
Accounting Technician III

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Financial Services

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
July 21, 2025
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
The annual salary for this position is up to $48,100.00, based on education and experience.

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!!!

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

Job Description

Location : 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary : up to $48,100.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full time

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday

Primary Hours : 8-5

Position Description:

This position is assigned responsibilities involving professional level work in the maintenance, analysis, interpretation and management of financial accounting data. This includes the preparation and posting of various financial information and analysis and presentation of financial data, and preparation of financial statements and expenditure reports, review and approval of various vouchers and invoices for payment, analyzing budget requirements, preparing claims for payment and other similar activities.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Maintain travel records; both electronic and paper files.
  
• Review incoming invoices to validate required information included on invoice .
  
• Review and reconcile various financial transactions; examine invoices, expense vouchers and other source documents to verify obligations and post appropriate records.
  
• Prepare financial reports, statements and schedules of standard design.
  
• Review inbox and respond to inquiries from employees and OMES as appropriate and necessary
  
• Provide knowledgeable and professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
  
• Enter travel claims onto the travel log accurately
  
• Enter invoices onto the accounts payable log
  
• Maintain travel log, ensuring accurate information is recorded.
  
• Ensure duplicate claims are not entered onto travel log or accounts payable log .
  
• Maintain accounting records including ledgers, journals, registers, and individual accounts; classify and code revenues and expenditures for entry into appropriate accounting records.
  
• Send confirmation emails to travelers when claims received
  
• Maintain files of source documents and other information related to accounting activities.
  
• Audit travel claims ensuring accuracy when claims are sent to OMES
  
• This position will work with both Accounts Payable and Travel
  
• Serve as back up to the accounts payable Administrative Assistant
  
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of clerical, bookkeeping, or technical accounting experience plus three years of experience in performing technical accounting work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of six semester hours in accounting or bookkeeping at an accredited college or university for each six months of the required experience; or the completion of a vocational training course in accounting for the one year only of the required clerical, bookkeeping or technical accounting experience. Plus demonstrated ability to work independently and perform a wide range of technical accounting functions.

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.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Consist of those identified in Level II plus demonstrated ability to work independently and perform a wide range of technical accounting functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position is set in an office environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift and reach. Being present in the office is an essential function of this position.

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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• Oklahoma State Department of Health

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