Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

We are seeking a Financial Analyst in the Office of Finance and Planning in Central Office. Duties include but are not limited to:

Examine and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance

Prepare, compile, and verify statistical, financial, accounting or auditing data, reports, and tables related to accounts payable and accounts receivable

Enter transactions and submit for approval (e.g., vouchers, requisitions, and ISTVs)

Provide guidance and train new employees

Prepare revenue deposits

Research, analyze, and resolve transaction errors

Determine coding for transactions

Research questionable and/or unauthorized payment card transactions

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Associate, 66561. -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, Juvenile Corrections, Teamwork, Collaboration

Background Check Notice: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check that includes results from BCI and FBI. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Pre-Service Training: The final candidate selected will be required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid Pre-Service Training at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Pre-Service Training is Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.

DYS is a "qualifying employer" for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace: The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Full Time