Financial Analyst (5 )

What You'll Do: Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223 Work hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety * Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!

* Free Parking!

* Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

* Daycare On-site!

* Cafeteria On-site!

These positions may work in: Tax Distribution, Fiscal Section 3 (Accounts Payable) or Fiscal Section 5 (Accounts Payable) Examine, analyze, reconcile & prepare accounting records, financial statements, statistical reports, federal grant reports, etc.

with accuracy, completeness & in compliance with established reporting & procedural standards: * Review, audit & process invoices; Process or reconcile payment card transactions; Audit accounts & purchase orders to ensure sufficient funds are available; Provide funding information for purchase requisitions; * Research, identify & correct accounts payable, accounts receivable, &/or customer information errors (e.g., budget, coding, interface, payments, etc.); * Utilize systems (i.e., state, federal, commercial, etc.) to gather information & prepare reports on bank accounts, credit cards, customer transactions or payments, etc.; * Research & initiate processes for unauthorized or erroneous payment card transactions, returned customer payments (e.g., check, Automated Clearing House (ACH), etc.); * Assist customers &/or agency with collections & certify unpaid items to the Attorney General's Office; * Initiate & re-issue refunds as requested from various business units (e.g., research & provide info on refunds as requested; research & process returned warrant refunds, etc.). * Accurately calculate service fees, revenue allocations, tabulate & verify report totals; * Prepare estimates & cost projections (e.g., payroll; budget planning; allocation for state &/or federal funds &/or grants); Communicate with internal & external customers to obtain &/or provide job related information; * Develop or assist in the development of forms, manuals, training material, etc.; * Perform other related duties as required (e.g., maintain accurate records, follow up on routine financial inquiries, respond to routine telephone & written inquiries; open &/or sort mail & maintain office files). * Helpful Tips for Applying: * Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties.

The more the better!

Don't just write "see attached resume". * Tailor your application for each position you apply for.

You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.

* Respond to all questions asked.

If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A". Option 1: 30 mos.

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or 30 mos.

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in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 2: * Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos.

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or 6 mos.

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in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3: * Or 12 mos.

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as Financial Associate, 66561.

Option 4: * Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos.

of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Research Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Customer Focus