Senior Financial Analyst

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

-Or completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562.

-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

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.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

This position requires an assessment.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().

Performs fiscal/accounting duties:

Approves fiscal transactions (e.g. payment requests, purchase orders, deposits, grant awards and claims);

Determines the amount for daily cash draws;

Coordinates federal drawdowns with internal/external entities;

Designs, approves and prepares financial/accounting documents;

Establishes, reconciles, and monitors fiscal activities, federal draws and cash receipts to ensure appropriate use and accounting of funds;

Assists in updating and recommends changes in fiscal policies and procedures;

Trains agency staff on fiscal policies and procedures.

Administers fiscal aspects of line-items and/or grants

Collaborates with offices and/or schools to assemble, review and analyze spending;

Assists with the administration of agency-wide fiscal lifecycle/workflows (e.g., grant lifecycle, purchase workflow, payment systems);

Prepares, updates and reviews financial/grant reports.

Independently or as a lead worker researches and analyzes complex information to resolve errors, modify data, and or determine appropriate actions:

Designs and builds custom financial reports in various systems (e.g. BI, FIN, Access, Excel, MicroStrategy);

Synthesizes data from multiple sources to create reports/presentations for internal/external customers;

Assists offices and/or schools with budget, forecasting and trend analysis;

Provides customer focused technical assistance to troubleshoot financial issues, questions and communications.

The work location of this position is 25 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You will be required to report to this work location full-time, if selected.

If this position is filled with an internal employee who has an approved telework agreement, the employee may be required to report in-person during the initial training period.

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.