Pension Fund Accountant

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
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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