Accountant I
Accountant I
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Position Details
Req ID:
req19383
Position Title:
Accountant I
Position Type:
Staff FullTime
Position Number:
BS9589
OSU Campus:
Stillwater
Department:
Plant & Soil Sciences
Location Address:
2902 W 6TH AVE Stillwater OK 74078
Hiring Supervisor:
Robert Calhoun
Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):
38040..00 Salary
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8am 5pm with one hour for lunch
Faculty Appt Period:
Job Summary:
The Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) is the seed certification agency for Oklahoma. TheOCIAis governed by a Board of Directors consisting of nine members representing all areas of the state and three exofficio members (the Head of the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences atOSUand the Director of Plant Industry Consumer services (Oklahoma Department of Agriculture) and an Industry Representative. All certification activities are conducted in close cooperation with the faculty and staff of Oklahoma Foundation Seed Stocks (OFSS) and the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences atOSU. For more information visit:
Position Information: This position will be filled as parttime 30 hours/week) or fulltime 40 hours/week) based upon the preferences of the best candidate.
Tentative start date of position: 05/12/2025.
The Accountant I will manage all financial and business office operations forOCIA. This includes accounts and accounting transactions deposits monthly reconciling inventory and maintaining all databases. Correspond with all growers and stakeholders regarding any issues and inspection forms. Assist Executive Director in administrative support duties including board meetings the annual meetings banquets etc.
Specific Duties Include: Responsible forOCIAA/R and A/P using accrual accounting practices. Manage all association financial accounts. Provide the Executive Director and Board of Directors with uptodate quarterly reports. Maintain record systems. Prepare financial statements and reports of association accounts. Help design implement and maintain internal audit procedures and risk assessment processes. Ensure compliance with all applicable plans policies and standards. Keep a check on processes and regulations ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations. Balance credit card receipts and inhouse ledger system. Prepare bank deposits. Calculate all service fees associated with seed certification. Prepare and mail monthly statements to customers and followup letters as needed. Prepare parttime employees hourly payroll paychecks inspectors reimbursements etc. Prepare all checks for executive directors signature. Reconcile monthly bank statements for all accounts. Prepare and file federal and state income tax reports as scheduled. Prepare and mail W2s to employees. Prepare financial reports and assist auditor with annual Oklahoma Crop Improvement audit. Maintain tag inventory and office supply inventory.
Maintain and updateOCIAdatabases with seed certification information. Print and distribute certification tags. Compile certification reports for meetings and/or publication. Correspond with growers and stakeholders. Serve as the associations firstcontact person answering phones scheduling meetings responding to emails and providing excellent customer service. Review and process field applications and seed transfers by confirming field and seed eligibility. Prepare and mail Form B statements of fields applied for inspection. Prepare and distribute inspection forms and communicate with inspection personnel. Publish Annual Seed Directory providing class of variety produced and producers contact information. Oversee parttime personnel open and sort mail logging and distributing incoming packages copying filing etc. Assist Executive Director in all aspects of the planning and of theOCIAAnnual Meeting. MaintainOCIAwebpage. Ordering and maintaining office supplies. Other duties as assigned.
There are lots of great reasons to work atOSU. Check out our competitive benefits and eligibility athttps:// Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required:Bachelors inAccounting Finance Business Administration Ag Business or related field Experience withExcel QuickBooks Word email Valid Drivers License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to respond to issues in a timely manner. Excellent business management and customer service. Sound understanding of audit procedures. Familiarity with general accounting practices and techniques. Strong interpersonal critical thinking and time management skills. Comfortable working in a collaborative environment.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study work and living environment for its faculty staff volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulationsOSU conducts preemployment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background type of background check conducted varies by position and can include but is not limited to criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history sex offender registry motor vehicle history financial history and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when in the discretion of the university it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University as an equal opportunityemployer complies with all applicable federal and state laws regardingnondiscrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equalopportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on racereligion age sex color national origin marital status disability orveteran status with regard to employment educational programs and activitiesand/or admissions. For more information visit .
Employment Type
Full Time
