Financial Analyst

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.

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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! 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.

What You'll Do:

Join our Cash Management Unit in the Office of Financial Affairs and play a key role in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance activities, and customer service functions. This position supports critical financial processes, ensures accurate financial records and helps maintain strong internal controls across the organization. Duties include\: 

• Review and analyze accounting records, financial transactions, and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Process and monitor expenditures, revenue, payments, purchase orders, and contractual obligations.
• Reconcile accounts and maintain financial records, including petty cash and payment card transactions.
• Prepare financial reports, analyses, and supporting documentation for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor grants, contracts, and funding agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, customer inquiries and financial issues. 
• Support audits by gathering documentation, analyzing data, and responding to auditor requests. 
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures. 
• Utilize financial and accounting systems to maintain accurate records and support daily operations. 
• Assist with fiscal planning, budgeting activities, and financial performance monitoring. 
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve processes and deliver excellent customer service.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS\: May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods 

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.

Position Qualifications:

Option 1:

• 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software. 

OR 

Option 2 (Must meet all bulleted criteria in this option):

• 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 

Option 3:

• 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. 

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting or business administration

• Experience collecting, preparing and analyzing financial data (e.g., revenue, disbursements/expenses, refunds, cash balances and deposits)

• Experience in accounting and budget functions utilizing the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS)

• Experience utilizing advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups)

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning database applications (e.g., COGNOS, Tableau, DataOhio)

• Experience analyzing state and federal funding sources, expenditures, revenues, and budgets

• Experience with accounts receivable and/or accounts payable 

• Experience analyzing general ledger activities and reconciling accounts

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria\: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills\: Customer Service, Interpreting Financial Statements, Records Management, Operational and Administrative Support

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Interpreting Data

Educational Transcript Requirements\: 
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Financial Analyst

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.

This position is for the Cash Management Unit that processes all federal revenue for the department and administers the fiscal aspects and/or budgetary activities of the department’s federal grants. Cash Management plans and manages all federal cash draws, refunds, and reconciliations to ensure accountability of all funds. Federal payment requests of all funds are also made via the multiple federal systems. 

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 30, Step 1 of the OCSEA union Pay Range Schedule ($26.54 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($27.56 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES\: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 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.