Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
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Job Description
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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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.
Ohio State Highway Patrols Mission
The Ohio State Highway Patrol provides unbiased professional public safety services through inclusion collaboration and innovation.
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.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.
This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.
Background Check Information
A BCI and FBI fingerprint check a background check including a polygraph examination may be required on all selected applicants.
A comparative analysis and/or drugtest may be a requirement of the hiring process.
Ohio Department of Public Safety Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location 1970 W Broad Street Columbus 43223
Under direction of the Financial Analyst Supervisor examine &/or analyze accounting records financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness & conformance to reporting & procedural standards:
Review audit & code daily accounting transactions for entry into Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS);
Post transactions &/or payments (e.g. conducts final audit of vouchers prior to leaving division for processing authorize payment of expenses for assigned state agency etc.;
Provides guidance to Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) sections & district staff on fiscal matters (e.g. handling invoices vendor contracts resolving payment card transactions ensuring state & federal expenditures are within the guidelines etc.;
Conducts complex reconciliation of records (e.g. payment card Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions etc. monitoring expenditure &/or threshold amounts;
Prepare daily deposits &/or enter deposits into OAKS;
Monitor revenue received from various sources (e.g. Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) Contraband DUI Turnpike court fines & penalties patrol car use damages grants &/or other reimbursements etc.;
Process IntraState Transfer Vouchers (ISTV) for reimbursements;
Utilize Quickbooks Pro or similar software to perform various fiscal functions (e.g. prepare invoices record payments perform debt collection process reconcile accounts between direct billing & revenue deposits etc.;
Contact vendors & other businesses to resolve problems with invoices;
Serve as liaison with Ohio Shared Services (OSS) &/or Office of Budget & Management (OBM) & other Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) divisions (e.g. provide justification for expenditures verbally &/or in writing; calculates figures etc.;
Review prepare & recommend various procedural &/or policy changes within the department section&/or division;
Utilize Microsoft Excel or other software to prepare spreadsheets for financial reports; (e.g. cost projections for Security & Investigation Operating Turnpike Contraband & Forfeiture programs etc.;
Monitor maintenance &/or equipment expenditure reports; Monitor out of state expenditures & verify General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates;
Assist management in monitoring all aspects of federal grants (e.g. research grant opportunities; prepare grant proposals; develop cost projections &/or budgets; monitor audit & track expenditures; prepare activity reports &/or billings; track revenue etc.;
Conduct special financial research for budget & vendor audits upon direction from supervisor &/or OSHP Superintendent;
Perform other related duties as assigned (e.g. special projects training filing answering phones etc..
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
Technical Skills:Accounting and Finance Auditing Bookkeeping Data Analytics Records Management
Professional Skills:Attention to Detail Decision Making Ethics & Values Interpreting Data Problem Solving
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
