State Accounting Financial Analyst 3

Completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, business administration, finance or related field; 24 months experience in government accounting or fiscal position 
-Or 24 months experience as State Accounting Financial Analyst 2, 62212. 
-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 government accounting experience reference in this portion of the minimum qualifications. 
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Interpreting Financial Statements, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving.

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 We Do:

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!

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.

What You'll Do:

Join our team as a key contributor to statewide financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional customer support. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex financial transactions, collaborate with state agencies, and support critical payment processes. You’ll also play an important role in strengthening statewide accounting practices. If you’re detail oriented, proactive, and committed to great service, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze, reconcile, and prepare complex state agency financial transactions while assisting agencies with inquiries and problem resolution.
• Process Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) returns, rejects, recalls, reversals, and forgery requests in coordination with banking partners.
• Review, verify, and input complex financial transactions, including EFT cancellations and vendor account corrections.
• Research vendor issues related to EFT and check payments and process stop payments across OAKS Financial modules and Treasurer of State payroll systems.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Apply today for the next step in your career and an opportunity to contribute in shaping Ohio’s future!

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.

When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.  

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position.

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.