The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is a state agency responsible for implementing the Indigent Defense Act by providing trial, appellate and post-conviction criminal defense services to persons who have been judicially determined to be entitled to legal counsel.
The Assistant Finance Officer provides support to the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System Executive/Finance Division, located in Norman. The ideal candidate will be highly organized; detail oriented; customer oriented; self-motivated with the ability to respond to changing priorities, meet deadlines and work collaboratively; proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and ERP platforms.
Basic Purpose
Assistant Finance Officer will assist in responsibilities related to purchasing, accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and all other aspects of fiscal management for the agency.
Job duties will include (but are not limited to) the following:
Preparing ePro, purchasing orders, and change orders.
Managing contracts.
Holding an agency procurement card and making purchases in accordance with purchasing rules.
Entering expense vouchers and invoices.
Other duties, as assigned.
Level Descriptor
Positions may be filled at Levels I - IV, depending on candidate experience.
Education and Experience
This position requires a Certified Procurement Officer certification from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). Preference may be given to candidates who already possess this certification.
Benefit Highlights
The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Benefits include:
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
Life/Supplemental Life/Dependent Life/Disability insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance program and health/fitness programs
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave (amounts increase with years of service)
11 paid holidays
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Method of Application
Interested applicants are encouraged to provide letter of interest and resume with their online application.
All Sources: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency, OR currently in trial period status, must apply through the Workday online External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers – https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs).
Current State of Oklahoma Employees: Must apply for open positions through their Workday account: https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/okgov/login.htmld. After logging into Workday, go to Menu > Careers > Find Jobs – Internal State of Oklahoma.
This position requires a Certified Procurement Officer certification from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). Preference may be given to candidates who already possess this certification.